Bill · S.Res. 334· Senate(119-SRES-334)

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".

Age: 77 years

Oregon

Introduced: 7/23/2025
Last activity: 7/23/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627)
Sponsored by: Ron Wyden
Cosponsors: - 9 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This resolution supports the designation of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." It recognizes the essential role community health workers play in connecting people to health and social services. The document highlights how these workers serve as a bridge between communities and service systems to reduce barriers to well-being. It further acknowledges their diverse roles, which include education, care coordination, and advocacy. Finally, the resolution encourages collaboration at various government levels to raise awareness of this workforce.

Yes· 3 of 8

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution notes that community health workers serve as a bridge to facilitate access to health and social services.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill highlights that community health workers serve underserved areas and help connect members to social services.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The bill recognizes the effectiveness of community health workers in maternal and child health.