A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
National Community Health Worker Awareness Week
This resolution is currently in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to take the next step. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Resolutions that name awareness weeks are routine and almost always pass because they do not change laws or spend money.
Key Points
- This resolution asks the Senate to officially recognize the last week of August 2025 as a time to honor community health workers. These workers are trusted members of their local areas who help neighbors get the medical and social help they need.
- Community health workers do many jobs, such as teaching people about health, helping them find doctors, and providing basic screenings like blood pressure checks. They are especially active in areas that do not have enough medical services.
- The resolution highlights that these workers help improve health outcomes for things like pregnancy, vaccines, and chronic diseases. It also notes that their work can save money for the healthcare system in the long run.
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627)
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
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