The Senate Resolution introduced by Brooks and Kane on May 5, 2025, recognizes May 2025 as "Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the significant impact of asthma and food allergies on individuals, particularly children, in the United States. It notes that approximately 4.9 million children and nearly 28 million individuals nationwide suffer from asthma, with over 1 million adults affected in Pennsylvania alone. The resolution emphasizes the economic burden of asthma, which was estimated at $81.9 billion annually from 2008 to 2013, and the critical need for access to affordable health insurance and medications for those affected.

Additionally, the resolution points out the alarming rise in food allergies among children, which have increased over the past two decades, and the correlation between food allergies and asthma. It acknowledges that children with food allergies are at a higher risk of developing asthma or other allergic diseases. This year marks the 40th anniversary of "Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month," first declared by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, underscoring the importance of raising awareness and promoting education about these health issues.