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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".

USA119th CongressSRES-334| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (9)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution supports the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week . It aims to recognize the invaluable contributions of community health workers (CHWs) as frontline public health professionals. These trusted individuals serve as crucial liaisons between health and social services and the communities they serve, facilitating access and improving service quality. Community health workers are a diverse and historic workforce, known by over 250 titles, who build relationships and capacity for well-being in underserved areas. They provide a wide range of services, including culturally appropriate health education, care coordination, social support, and advocacy, with decades of research documenting their effectiveness across various health disciplines. Their work significantly reduces barriers to health and well-being, demonstrating a documented return on investment for many programs. The resolution encourages collaboration at local, State, and Federal levels to raise awareness of the important role CHWs play. It also implicitly supports sustainable funding for CHWs, which would ensure fair market wages and enhance recruitment and retention within this essential workforce. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to acknowledge and bolster the efforts of community health workers in improving the health of communities across the United States.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-771
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-381
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 28 through September 1, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-607
Submitted in House
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627: 1)
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-771
    A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-381
    A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 28 through September 1, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-607
    Submitted in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627: 1)


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627)

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-607: Supporting the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

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".

USA119th CongressSRES-334| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This Senate resolution supports the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week . It aims to recognize the invaluable contributions of community health workers (CHWs) as frontline public health professionals. These trusted individuals serve as crucial liaisons between health and social services and the communities they serve, facilitating access and improving service quality. Community health workers are a diverse and historic workforce, known by over 250 titles, who build relationships and capacity for well-being in underserved areas. They provide a wide range of services, including culturally appropriate health education, care coordination, social support, and advocacy, with decades of research documenting their effectiveness across various health disciplines. Their work significantly reduces barriers to health and well-being, demonstrating a documented return on investment for many programs. The resolution encourages collaboration at local, State, and Federal levels to raise awareness of the important role CHWs play. It also implicitly supports sustainable funding for CHWs, which would ensure fair market wages and enhance recruitment and retention within this essential workforce. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to acknowledge and bolster the efforts of community health workers in improving the health of communities across the United States.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-771
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-381
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 28 through September 1, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-607
Submitted in House
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627: 1)
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-771
    A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-381
    A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 28 through September 1, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-607
    Submitted in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627: 1)


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627)
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (9)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-607: Supporting the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted