Pennsylvania HR 571: A Resolution encouraging Amazon to choose a location in Pennsylvania as the future home of HQ2.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 3654
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 571
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY MAYES, CURRY, TIBURCIO, McNEILL, GUZMAN, RIVERA,
HOHENSTEIN, SANCHEZ, WARREN, MERSKI, PIELLI, E. NELSON,
CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, STEELE, GALLAGHER, MADDEN, CIRESI AND
FLEMING, JUNE 18, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JUNE 22, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Children deserve safe living environments where they
can play, learn and grow; and
WHEREAS, Making decisions about food, living environment,
toys and other hazards can be an overwhelming process for
parents; and
WHEREAS, When parents are empowered with clear information
and knowledge about how to protect their baby, they can make
informed choices; and
WHEREAS, Many changes to promote the safety of a baby require
minimal effort to eliminate hazards; and
WHEREAS, Using a crib, bassinet or cradle that has been
properly assembled according to instructions is an important way
to make sure that a baby sleeps in a safe environment and is the
foundation of good infant sleep practices; and
WHEREAS, Parents should pay close attention to the age
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ratings for products so that they can choose items that meet
their children's developmental needs; and
WHEREAS, No matter the products employed, supervision from an
adult is essential to making sure that a child is safe; and
WHEREAS, Bringing attention to the ways parents across this
Commonwealth can keep their babies safe could help prevent
tragedy; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers
Association began an annual awareness campaign related to child
health, beginning with Expectant Mother's Day in 1983; and
WHEREAS, The organization is now called the Baby Safety
Alliance, and beginning in 1991, September has been designated
as "Baby Safety Month"; and
WHEREAS, "Baby Safety Month" offers us the opportunity to
bring attention to ways that parents can protect the safety of
their children; and
WHEREAS, Every child deserves a safe, healthy and vibrant
childhood; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month" in Pennsylvania;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
parents to take action to protect babies from hazards.
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