SRES 771 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

SRES 771 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating August 26-30, 2024, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week" (the second annual observance). It recognizes community health workers - frontline professionals who bridge communities and health services - as vital to improving health access and reducing disparities in underserved areas. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local collaboration to raise awareness of their roles, which include cultural mediation, health education, care coordination, and advocacy. This resolution has no binding effect or policy changes; it is purely a statement of support.
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Introduced Jul 25, 2024 Last action Jul 25, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5514-5515)
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