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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania Senate designates September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Last action · September 10, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 10, 2026Sponsors: Scott Martin and 26 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The Pennsylvania Senate officially designates September 2026 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" to encourage public support, honor young patients and those lost to the disease, and recognize medical professionals and families.
Changes only the official designation of the month; no mandatory funding or direct service changes are stated in the resolution.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Pediatric cancer patients and families
They are recognized and honored by the Senate's official designation of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Pediatric medical professionals
Doctors, nurses, and support staff receive expressions of gratitude for the care they provide to young patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this resolution appropriate new money for cancer research?
Which hospitals in Pennsylvania are recognized as Children's Oncology Group facilities?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Sep 10, 2026Governor of PennsylvaniaCommitteeReferred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 10, 2026
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance15How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy0Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment1Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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