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.

Last action · August 7, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4568-4569)Sponsors: John Cornyn and 16 others

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What This Bill Does

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.

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.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

community health centers

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

Directly affected

people of the United States

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

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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.

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Aug 7, 2026Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4568-4569)
Aug 7, 2026SenateFloor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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