HRES 1406
110th Congress
House
Health
Child health
Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health
Women's health
Recognizing and supporting the work of Community Health Workers.
Introduced: July 31, 2008
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Became law
Jul 31, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 31, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 31, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the unique work of community health workers in providing access to health services in underserved and health disparity communities and their role in supporting and strengthening communities of color, particularly in improving the health behaviors of minority women and children.
Encourages those in our health care system to learn about and support the role of such workers to improve the health of all Americans.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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