HR 532 — A Resolution recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   3422

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 532
                                                 Session of
                                                   2026

     INTRODUCED BY GALLAGHER, GIRAL, WAXMAN, SANCHEZ, KHAN, NEILSON,
        HOHENSTEIN, MULLINS, DONAHUE, DOUGHERTY, PROKOPIAK, GUZMAN,
        BRENNAN, RIVERA, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ AND CERRATO, MAY 20, 2026

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, MAY 20, 2026


                                  A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal
 2      Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, Acupuncture and herbal medicine have a long and rich
 4   history as components of a comprehensive traditional medical
 5   system that has been used for thousands of years to diagnose and
 6   treat illness, prevent disease and improve well-being; and
 7      WHEREAS, Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into a
 8   patient's skin to stimulate the body and promote changes in
 9   health, often to address back or neck pain; and
10      WHEREAS, The National Certification Board for Acupuncture and
11   Herbal Medicine has served since 1982 as the body that certifies
12   qualified practitioners of acupuncture and herbal medicine; and
13      WHEREAS, Millions of Americans have used acupuncture to
14   address health issues; and
15      WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has a variety of practitioners who
16   provide acupuncture, including physicians; and
17      WHEREAS, Practitioners of acupuncture and herbal medicine are
 1   dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism and
 2   maintain these standards through education, credentialing and
 3   personal commitment; and
 4        WHEREAS, It is vital that individuals in need of medical
 5   services understand the full range of available modalities and
 6   seek competent and professional care; and
 7        WHEREAS, October 24 has been nationally recognized as
 8   "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" since 2002; therefore be
 9   it
10        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize October
11   24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in
12   Pennsylvania; and be it further
13        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all
14   residents of this Commonwealth to learn more about the potential
15   benefits of acupuncture and herbal medicine.




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