David Valadao (R-CA)
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.
A Republican resolution with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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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
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution promotes a week to celebrate and encourage visits to centers that provide essential, affordable primary care.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that health centers overcome barriers related to income and insurance status.
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The text explicitly mentions expanding access to care for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Community Engagement: The resolution encourages all Americans to visit local community health centers to celebrate their partnership with the community (Resolution clauses 1 and 2).
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Access to Comprehensive Care: Community health centers integrate various services into primary care, such as behavioral health, dental, vision, hearing, and pharmacy services (Whereas clause 5).
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Addressing Chronic Disease: These centers help reduce the burden of chronic disease by expanding access to nutrition services and lifestyle counseling (Whereas clause 4).
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Overcoming Barriers to Care: The community health center model is described as effective at overcoming barriers such as geography, income, and insurance status (Whereas clause 7).
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Support for Vulnerable Populations: These centers provide care for rural, suburban, island, frontier, and urban communities, often serving as a dependable source of primary care (Whereas clause 3).
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Specialized Health Support: Centers are on the front lines of addressing the opioid epidemic and responding to healthcare needs from natural disasters (Whereas clause 10).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution promotes a week to celebrate and encourage visits to centers that provide essential, affordable primary care. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The text mentions that community health centers integrate behavioral health services into primary care. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The text notes that community health centers are on the front lines of addressing the opioid epidemic. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The text explicitly states that community health centers expand access to care for our veterans. Does this lower what a hospital stay costs? — The resolution notes these centers reduce expensive emergency room visits and hospital admissions.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution highlights that health centers overcome barriers related to income and insurance status. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The text emphasizes that these centers are a critical source of primary care for rural and remote areas. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The text explicitly mentions expanding access to care for veterans. Would children be better off under this? — The text mentions that these centers operate nearly 4,500 school-based sites. Would students be better off under this? — The text notes that community health centers operate nearly 4,500 school-based sites. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The text states that health centers serve urban communities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The text notes that community health centers respond to healthcare needs arising from natural disasters. Does this invest in rural communities? — The text highlights that these centers are a vital resource for rural and remote areas.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution notes that community health centers generate significant economic activity across the country. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The text suggests the model improves health outcomes and saves taxpayer dollars.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The text states these centers expand access to care for veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The text notes these centers help overcome barriers including income and insurance status.
- 8/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/6/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 8/3/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
Jake AuchinclossDemocrat · Massachusetts
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Troy BaldersonRepublican · Ohio
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Vince FongRepublican · California
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin