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

USA119th CongressHRES-1187| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution aims to designate the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." It seeks to formally acknowledge the vital role of community health workers (CHWs) as frontline public health professionals who serve as trusted liaisons between health services and communities. CHWs are a unique and diverse workforce, known by many titles, who build relationships and capacity for well-being, especially in underserved areas. They provide essential services such as cultural mediation, health education, care coordination, social support, and advocacy, with decades of research documenting their effectiveness across various health disciplines and a proven return on investment. The resolution specifically supports the goals and ideals of this awareness week, recognizing CHWs' significant contributions to health and social care systems. It encourages collaboration at local, State, and Federal levels to raise awareness of their important role and ultimately supports their ongoing work to improve the health of communities across the United States.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1389
Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-334
Introduced in Senate
Apr 16, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1389
    Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-334
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 16, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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

USA119th CongressHRES-1187| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
This resolution aims to designate the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." It seeks to formally acknowledge the vital role of community health workers (CHWs) as frontline public health professionals who serve as trusted liaisons between health services and communities. CHWs are a unique and diverse workforce, known by many titles, who build relationships and capacity for well-being, especially in underserved areas. They provide essential services such as cultural mediation, health education, care coordination, social support, and advocacy, with decades of research documenting their effectiveness across various health disciplines and a proven return on investment. The resolution specifically supports the goals and ideals of this awareness week, recognizing CHWs' significant contributions to health and social care systems. It encourages collaboration at local, State, and Federal levels to raise awareness of their important role and ultimately supports their ongoing work to improve the health of communities across the United States.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1389
Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-334
Introduced in Senate
Apr 16, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1389
    Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-334
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 16, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted