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”.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, S.Res. 906, would express support for designating the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." The resolution acknowledges the role of community health workers in connecting individuals and communities to health and social services, providing health education, and advocating for community needs.
The resolution is intended to recognize the contributions of community health workers, who are described as frontline public health workers with a deep understanding of the communities they serve. It also encourages collaboration at various government levels to raise awareness of their important work. The bill does not create new programs or funding.
S.Res. 906 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a resolution, if passed by the Senate, it would express the Senate's sentiment or support for the designated week.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 906 do?
- This Senate resolution, S.Res. 906, would express support for designating the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." The resolution acknowledges the role of community health workers in connecting individuals and communities to health and social services, providing health education, and advocating for community needs. The resolution is intended to recognize the contributions of community health workers, who are described as frontline public health workers with a deep understanding of the communities they serve. It also encourages collaboration at various government levels to raise awareness of their important work. The bill does not create new programs or funding. S.Res. 906 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a resolution, if passed by the Senate, it would express the Senate's sentiment or support for the designated week.
- Has S.Res. 906 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Sep 2026, S.Res. 906 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 906?
- S.Res. 906 was sponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] (Democrat-OR), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 906?
- Introduced (24 Sep 2026).
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