Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning August 3, 2025, as National Health Center Week, and encouraging all Americans to take part in the week by visiting their local health center and celebrating the important partnership between America’s community health centers and the communities they serve.
Summary
This House Resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning August 3, 2025, as "National Health Center Week." It encourages Americans to visit their local health centers and celebrate the partnership between these centers and their communities. The resolution highlights the role of community health centers in providing affordable, comprehensive primary and preventive care, especially in underserved areas.
Expected Effects
The resolution aims to raise awareness about the services and contributions of community health centers. By encouraging public engagement, it could increase utilization of these centers and strengthen community partnerships. Ultimately, this could lead to improved health outcomes and greater support for community health initiatives.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of community health centers and their services.
- Potential for increased utilization of health centers, leading to better health outcomes.
- Strengthened partnerships between health centers and the communities they serve.
- Recognition of the contributions of health center staff and volunteers.
- Highlighting the role of health centers in addressing health disparities.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct legal or financial impact.
- Increased demand on health centers without additional resources could strain their capacity.
- The resolution's impact depends on public awareness and participation, which may be limited.
- Potential for the week to become a symbolic gesture without meaningful change.
- No guarantee of long-term benefits beyond the designated week.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with the spirit of the Constitution's preamble, which aims to "promote the general Welfare." While healthcare is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, the resolution supports access to healthcare services, which can be considered part of promoting the general welfare. There are no apparent conflicts with any specific constitutional provisions.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).