House would recognize promotoras and support an October awareness month

If adopted, the House would recognize promotoras’ contributions and express support for naming October National Promotoras Month. The resolution refers to promotoras, also known as community health workers, and their work across the United States. The proposed designation is for October, with no year or start date specified.

If adopted, the House would support policies to strengthen the promotora workforce and encourage public agencies and community groups to work together on promotora-led programs. The proposed collaboration includes federal agencies, states, territories, Tribal governments, and community-based organizations. The resolution names lasting funding, workforce development, and fair pay as areas for policy support. It especially encourages investment in programs in rural and frontier areas.

If adopted, the resolution would direct the House Clerk to send copies to relevant agencies and organizations for sharing. Copies would go to relevant federal agencies, public health groups, and national community health organizations.