Bill · H.Res. 1475· House(119-HRES-1475)

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

Age: 49 years

California

Introduced: 8/3/2026
Last activity: 8/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: David Valadao
Cosponsors: - 7 - 10

Health

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating the first week of August as "National Community Health Center Week." It encourages Americans to visit their local community health centers to celebrate the partnership between these centers and their communities. The text highlights that community health centers provide high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive preventive care. It also notes that these centers serve as a major primary care network for millions of Americans across various settings. Finally, the resolution aims to recognize the contributions of the staff, patients, and boards involved in these organizations.

Yes· 3 of 17

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution promotes a week to celebrate and encourage visits to centers that provide essential, affordable primary care.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The resolution highlights that health centers overcome barriers related to income and insurance status.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The text explicitly mentions expanding access to care for veterans.