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".
This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 334) introduced in July 2025 that designates August 25–29, 2025, as the third annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week. The resolution expresses formal support for recognizing and promoting the work of community health workers (CHWs), describes their important roles in linking communities to health and social services, and encourages coordination among local, state, and federal levels to raise awareness about CHWs. It is a ceremonial, non-binding expression of support and does not create new laws or authorize spending. The measure emphasizes that CHWs are frontline public health workers who are trusted members of their communities, highlights their diverse roles (from education and care navigation to outreach and direct services), and notes their recognized status in many states and their broad, culturally competent impact on health outcomes.
Key Points
- 1Designation of National Community Health Worker Awareness Week for August 25–29, 2025 (third annual observance).
- 2CHWs are described as frontline public health workers who are trusted community members and act as liaisons between health/social services and the community.
- 3CHWs’ roles include education, care coordination, advocacy, direct services (e.g., basic screenings), outreach, and participation in evaluation and research.
- 4The resolution notes the CHW workforce is diverse, with more than 250 titles and formal recognition in many states (27 states with professional certification processes).
- 5The Senate urges collaboration at local, state, and federal levels to raise awareness of CHWs and to support their work in improving health and social outcomes.