Summary of SRES 334 - National Community Health Worker Awareness Week

Bill Number: SRES 334

Title: 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."

Status: Introduced in Senate

Introduced Date: July 23, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SRES 334 is to formally recognize and support the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." This resolution aims to highlight the vital role that community health workers (CHWs) play in enhancing health and social care systems across the United States.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes several important provisions:

1. Support for Goals and Ideals: The Senate expresses its support for the objectives of National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.

2. Recognition of Contributions: It acknowledges the significant contributions that community health workers make to health and social care systems and their communities.

3. Encouragement of Collaboration: The resolution encourages collaboration among local, state, and federal entities to raise awareness about the essential role of community health workers.

4. Support for CHW Work: It supports the ongoing efforts of community health workers to improve community health outcomes across the nation.

Affected Parties

The resolution primarily affects:

• Community Health Workers: Individuals working in this role who provide essential health services and support to communities.
• Health and Social Care Systems: Organizations and institutions that rely on CHWs to bridge gaps in health care access and delivery.
• Local, State, and Federal Governments: Entities that are encouraged to collaborate and promote awareness of the CHW role.

Legislative Actions

• July 23, 2025: The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration.

Sponsors

The resolution is sponsored by:

• Primary Sponsor: Ron Wyden
• Cosponsors:
  • Lisa Blunt Rochester
  • Richard Blumenthal
  • Christopher A. Coons
  • Edward J. Markey
  • Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Mazie K. Hirono
  • Alex Padilla

Related Bills

• HRES 607: This is a companion resolution that may address similar themes or objectives related to community health workers.

This resolution serves to elevate the visibility of community health workers and their contributions, fostering a greater understanding of their impact on public health and community well-being.