Supporting the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.
Summary
This Senate resolution supports the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." It recognizes the contributions of community health workers (CHWs) to health and social care systems. The resolution encourages collaboration at all levels to raise awareness of the role of CHWs and supports their work to improve community health.
Expected Effects
The resolution aims to increase recognition and support for community health workers. This could lead to increased funding, better integration of CHWs into healthcare systems, and improved health outcomes in underserved communities. Ultimately, it seeks to highlight the value of CHWs in bridging gaps in healthcare access and promoting health equity.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of the role of community health workers.
- Potential for increased funding and resources for CHW programs.
- Improved integration of CHWs into healthcare systems.
- Enhanced health outcomes in underserved communities.
- Greater recognition of the value of CHWs in promoting health equity.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate any funding, so its impact depends on subsequent actions.
- Increased awareness may not automatically translate into concrete support or policy changes.
- The resolution is symbolic and may not address systemic issues affecting CHWs, such as low wages or lack of professional development opportunities.
- Potential for the role of CHWs to be misunderstood or misrepresented.
- Limited direct impact without further legislative or executive action.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare (Preamble). While the Constitution does not explicitly mention healthcare or community health workers, Congress has the power to enact legislation related to health and social services under the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8). The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).