Community Health Worker Awareness Week

Summary#

This Senate resolution supports designating August 25–29, 2025, as the third annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week. It recognizes community health workers’ contributions and encourages local, state, and federal collaboration to raise awareness of their work. The resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

What it means for you#

The resolution supports awareness of community health workers, who connect people with health care and social services. It does not describe changes to services or set new requirements for individuals.

Expenses#

No expenses are specified in the resolution.

Proponents' View#

The resolution states that community health workers help people access services, provide health education and support, and improve health and well-being in communities. It recognizes their contributions to health and social care systems.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.