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PA HR31

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Matzie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 9-15, 2025 as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania
  • Multiple sclerosis affects an estimated 2.3 million people worldwide and more than 24,000 people in Pennsylvania
  • The disease primarily strikes young adults ages 20-50, with no known cause or cure
  • The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has invested more than $1 billion in research since 1946 and currently funds over 320 research projects with more than $34 million
  • Encourages Pennsylvania residents to support efforts to end the disease

Legislative Description

Recognizing the week of March 9 through 15, 2025, as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Adopted (199-3)

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Health1/28/2025

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