John Cornyn (R-TX)
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.
A Republican resolution with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 16 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4568-4569)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the first week of August 2026 as "National Community Health Center Week." It aims to celebrate the legacy and vital role that community health centers play in the United States health system. The resolution honors the staff, board members, and patients who contribute to these centers. It also encourages people across the country to participate by visiting their local community health center. Finally, it recognizes the partnership between these centers and the communities they serve.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution emphasizes that community health centers provide high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive care.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that 1 in 3 individuals in rural areas rely on community health centers.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution celebrates the vital role of community health centers in providing access to high-quality, affordable care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased awareness and community engagement: The resolution encourages all people in the United States to participate in National Community Health Center Week by visiting their local center (Resolution Section 4).
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Recognition of healthcare contributions: The resolution honors the dedicated staff, board members, and patients responsible for the success of these centers (Resolution Section 1).
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Celebration of health system roles: The resolution celebrates the legacy of these centers and their role in shaping the past, present, and future of the U.S. health system (Resolution Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes that community health centers provide high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive care. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution highlights that 1 in 3 individuals in rural areas rely on community health centers. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution specifically mentions the role of these centers in expanding access to care for veterans. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution notes that community health centers operate many school-based sites. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the role of these centers in managing chronic diseases which often affect older populations. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution notes the presence of nearly 4,600 school-based sites. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution notes that community health centers serve urban communities.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution celebrates the vital role of community health centers in providing access to high-quality, affordable care. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution recognizes community health centers as providers of integrated mental health services. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The resolution highlights that community health centers are on the front lines of addressing opioid overdoses. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The resolution notes that community health centers expand access to care for our veterans.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution notes that community health centers provide vital care to rural areas and remote communities. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The resolution mentions that community health centers respond to health care needs arising from natural disasters.
- 8/7/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4568-4569)
- 16 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont