Bill > HRes607

This resolution supports the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week" by recognizing the critical role of community health workers (CHWs) in public health. CHWs are frontline workers who are trusted members of their communities, serving as liaisons between health services and community members, and are recognized in 27 states with professional certification. The resolution highlights that these workers perform diverse roles including cultural mediation, health education, care coordination, advocacy, and direct services across various health disciplines. The House of Representatives supports the goals of this awareness week, acknowledges the significant contributions of CHWs to health and social care systems, encourages collaboration at local, state, and federal levels to raise awareness about their work, and affirms their importance in improving community health across the United States. The resolution emphasizes that CHWs are a historic, diverse workforce known by over 250 titles, who play a crucial role in connecting community members to healthcare and social services while reducing barriers to health and well-being.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/607/all-info