Advocacy in Pennsylvania

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2015 Food Allergy Awareness Week Proclamation Request for Pennsylvania

Each year, cities and states across the country make formal proclamations recognizing Food Allergy Awareness Week. They do this in response to requests from citizens like you! In 2014, 35 states made official proclamations - let's beat that number this year! Here are the steps to take to request a proclamation for your state: 

  1. Customize this template letter provided by FARE.  Try to include some details about why you feel this is important. 
  2. Ensure you submit your request ahead of your state's deadline (typically 30-45 days in advance).
  3. Click on the links below to go to your state's proclamation information website or submission form.
  4. Copy and paste your customized letter and our template proclamation into your state's submission form or in an email to the person indicated on your state's website. Please note that proclamation requests must be made by residents of the state, and other requirements vary state-to-state. 



The link to Governor Wolf's office in PA is http://www.governor.pa.gov/contact/Pages/contact.aspx#.VRL5edF_n4h
IT PASSED!!! 
Thank you to everyone who wrote to your senator and supported this bill!
Pennsylvania:
Tell PA legislators to pass epinephrine stocking legislation!

Pennsylvania is considering a bill (HB 803) that would allow schools in the state to maintain a supply of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors for use in the event of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Because approximately 20-25% of epinephrine injections in schools involve children whose allergy was unknown at the time of the reaction, it is incredibly important for schools to be prepared to treat anaphylaxis. If schools have access to epinephrine auto-injectors and staff trained to administer the medication, children will not die at school when a snack lands in the wrong hands.

HB 803 is currently with the Senate Appropriations Committee, and we need to move the bill forward! If you live in Pennsylvania, please contact your both your state Senators and Senator Corman, the Chair of the Apporpriations Committee, and urge them to bring HB 803 to a favorable vote. Voting 'yes' on this bill will protect the health and lives of children in Pennsylvania schools!