Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 249: A Resolution designating the week of September 21 through 28, 2025, as "Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research and Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to support improved diagnosis and treatment.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HR 249 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution designating the week of September 21 through 28, 2025, as "Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research and Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to support improved diagnosis and treatment. Primary sponsor: Kathy Rapp (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2025): Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Rapp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Marty Causer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Pat Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 173 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| David Rowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Arvind Venkat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Dave Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Health