Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1187

Supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

National Community Health Worker Awareness Week

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Part of: National Community Health Worker Awareness Week

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This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize the last week of August 2026 as a time to celebrate community health workers. These workers act as a bridge between doctors and the people they serve, especially in neighborhoods that lack easy access to medical care.
Community health workers go by many names, including outreach workers and promotores de salud. They help people by explaining health information in ways that are easy to understand, helping patients find their way through the healthcare system, and providing basic services like weight or blood pressure checks.
The goal of this awareness week is to highlight how these workers improve health for moms, children, and people with long-term illnesses. By raising awareness, the resolution aims to encourage more support and fair pay for these workers at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Apr 16, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 16, 2026

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Official Title

Supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

Bill NumberHRES 1187

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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