Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 78: Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HJ 78 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. Primary sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ78ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. Designates September, in 2026 and in each succeeding year, as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in Virginia.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Cousins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ78ER)
- Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
- Reading waived Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Rules suspended
- Reported from Rules (Voice Vote)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- Agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House
- Taken up
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