Ron Wyden (D-OR)
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
A Democratic resolution with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5009)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week. It highlights community health workers as trusted frontline public health workers who connect communities to health and social services. The text notes that these workers improve service quality, increase health knowledge, and work in rural and underserved areas. It lists the many roles these workers fulfill, such as offering health education, care coordination, and direct basic services. Finally, the Senate officially states its support for the goals of this awareness week and recognizes the contributions of these workers.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution supports community health workers who connect individuals to health and social services and facilitate access to care.
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
Community health workers are recognized for their effectiveness in maternal and child health interventions.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Support for community health workers improves chronic disease interventions and healthcare navigation often utilized by seniors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognizing Community Health Workers: The Senate supports the goals of the awareness week and recognizes the significant contributions of community health workers to health and social care systems under resolved sections (1) and (2). This is positive because it brings well-deserved public attention to workers who help people navigate health and social services.
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Encouraging Collaboration: The resolution encourages collaboration at local, State, and Federal levels to raise awareness of the important role these workers play, as outlined in resolved section (3). This could lead to better support and teamwork in connecting people in rural and underserved areas to necessary health care.
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Supporting Health Improvements: The Senate supports the work of community health workers to improve the health of communities across the United States under resolved section (4). This is a positive step for everyday people because these workers provide critical links to care, basic screenings, and health education.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that create negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 children be better off under this? — Community health workers are recognized for their effectiveness in maternal and child health interventions. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution supports frontline workers who connect underserved and low-income communities to health and social services. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution specifically acknowledges the capacity-building role of community health workers in rural and underserved areas. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Support for community health workers improves chronic disease interventions and healthcare navigation often utilized by seniors.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution supports community health workers who connect individuals to health and social services and facilitate access to care.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution highlights the role of community health workers in building capacity and health in rural and underserved areas.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By supporting community health workers who address basic needs in underserved areas, the resolution indirectly aids low-income populations.
- 9/24/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5009)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-607: Supporting the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
- 119-HRES-1187: Supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
- 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".
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