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HR722: Supporting the designation of the week of September 18 through September 22, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

: Raul Ruiz (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 22, 2023
Health
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

Supporting the designation of the week of September 18 through September 22, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

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This bill supports naming the week of September 18-22, 2023, as 'National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.' Community health workers are people from local communities trained to provide basic health services and education. The bill aims to recognize their contributions to public health. The bill was introduced in Congress but has not yet moved forward in the legislative process.

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