A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first week of August 2026, as "National Community Health Center Week", encouraging all people of the United States to participate by visiting their local community health center, and celebrating the important partnership between community health centers and the communities they serve.

This Senate resolution seeks to designate the first week of August 2026 as "National Community Health Center Week" to acknowledge the profound impact of community health centers (CHCs) across the United States. For over 60 years, these centers have been crucial in providing high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive preventive care to millions, serving as the largest primary care network and often the sole accessible source of care in rural, suburban, and urban communities. CHCs integrate a wide range of services, including mental health, dental, vision, and pharmacy, acting as a "one-stop shop" for health needs and significantly reducing expensive emergency room visits. They are locally operated nonprofit organizations, governed by patient-majority boards, which ensures community engagement and generates substantial economic activity and job creation. The resolution encourages all Americans to participate in this week by visiting their local CHC, celebrating their legacy, and recognizing their vital partnership with the communities they serve.