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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Summary
What This Bill Does
H.Res.607 is a symbolic resolution that expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating the week of August 25-29, 2025, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." Community health workers are frontline healthcare professionals who provide culturally appropriate health services and bridge gaps between communities and healthcare systems. The resolution aims to raise public awareness of their contributions and encourage federal, state, and local collaboration to recognize their work.
Who Benefits and How
Community health workers and the organizations that represent them benefit from this congressional recognition. The resolution provides official validation of their professional role and may help advocacy efforts for future funding, training programs, or policy initiatives. Public health organizations that employ community health workers also benefit by gaining increased visibility and legitimacy for this workforce.
Who Bears the Burden and How
This is a purely symbolic resolution with no fiscal impact or regulatory requirements. No individuals, organizations, or taxpayers face any new costs, mandates, or restrictions. There are no burden bearers.
Key Provisions
- Expresses support for designating August 25-29, 2025, as National Community Health Worker Awareness Week
- Recognizes the significant contributions of community health workers to healthcare and social services across the United States
- Encourages collaboration among federal, state, and local governments to raise awareness of community health workers' important role
- Supports the work of community health workers in improving community health outcomes nationwide
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Express support for National Community Health Worker Awareness Week and recognize the contributions of community health workers to healthcare systems across the United States
Who Benefits
- Community health workers
- Community health worker advocacy organizations
- Public health organizations
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Public Health, Workforce Development
Primary Purpose
Express support for National Community Health Worker Awareness Week and recognize the contributions of community health workers to healthcare systems across the United States
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Symbolic resolution to raise awareness and provide congressional recognition for community health workers"
Identified Gains
- Community health workers
- Community health worker advocacy organizations
- Public health organizations
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Ruiz (for himself, Ms. Stansbury, Ms. McClellan, Mr. Takano, …
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Submitted in House
Stakeholder Effects
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Community health workers and community health worker advocacy organizations
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