A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5514-5515)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 771 proposes to designate the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." The resolution aims to recognize and raise awareness about the contributions of community health workers to public health. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No additional legislative text or detailed provisions are available.
S.Res. 771 sought to establish a national awareness week for community health workers in 2024 but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- Designates a specific week in August 2024 as National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.
- Intended to be the second annual observance of this awareness week.
- Referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions but did not progress further.
['Community health workers', 'Public health organizations', 'Healthcare advocacy groups', 'General public benefiting from community health services']
['No direct funding or enforcement mechanisms are included, limiting practical impact.', 'As a resolution, it carries no legal authority or mandates.', 'Lack of detailed provisions may reduce awareness or engagement effectiveness.']
The resolution was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It aligns with ongoing efforts to recognize the role of community health workers in improving health outcomes. However, the resolution did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization.
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['May increase public and institutional recognition of community health workers, potentially influencing future policy or funding decisions.', 'Could encourage local or state governments and organizations to observe the awareness week independently.', 'Raises visibility of community health worker roles, possibly supporting workforce development efforts.']
The resolution is symbolic and does not create binding obligations or allocate resources. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed legislative text and lack of funding or enforcement provisions, which limits the ability to assess implementation impact. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral suggests limited legislative engagement or priority.
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