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Senate designates first week of August 2026 as National Community Health Center Week

Original title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first week of August 2026, as "National Community Health Center Week", encouraging all people of the United States to participate by visiting their local community health center, and celebrating the important partnership between community health centers and the communities they serve.

August 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This provides formal federal recognition for community health centers, which serve as primary care providers for millions of residents, particularly in underserved areas.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

community health centers

These facilities are the subject of the federal recognition and the encouraged public visits.

people of the United States

The public is encouraged by the Senate to participate in the week by visiting their local health centers.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 7, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

The Senate officially recognizes the first week of August 2026 as National Community Health Center Week to encourage public engagement with local health facilities. This celebrates the collaborative relationship between community health centers and the populations they serve.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide new funding for health centers?
No, this is a commemorative expressing support and does not include appropriations or new funding.
What is the purpose of National Community Health Center Week?
The purpose is to encourage people to visit their local community health centers and to celebrate the partnership between these centers and the communities they serve.

Why It Matters

This provides formal federal recognition for community health centers, which serve as primary care providers for millions of residents, particularly in underserved areas.

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Commemorative focus

The Senate continues to use commemorative resolutions to highlight the role of community-based healthcare providers.

Connected Entities

otherNational Community Health Center WeekThe designated week of observance.Map →
organizationUnited States SenateThe legislative body that passed the resolution.Map →

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