H.Res. 1583

Expressing support for the designation of October as "National Promotoras Month".

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That the House of Representatives—

(1) recognizes the essential contributions of promotoras and community health workers to the health, resilience, and equity of communities across the United States;

(2) commits to supporting policies that strengthen the promotora workforce, including sustainable funding, workforce development, and equitable compensation;

(3) encourages collaboration between Federal agencies, States, territories, Tribal Governments, and community-based organizations to invest in and expand promotora-led programs, especially in rural and frontier areas;

(4) expresses support for the designation of National Promotoras Month to raise awareness of the invaluable role these workers play in improving community health across the Nation; and

(5) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of this resolution to relevant Federal agencies, public health entities, and national community health organizations for appropriate dissemination.