Introduced
September 24, 2026
Mr. Ruiz (for himself, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Correa, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, and Ms. Lofgren) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of October as “National Promotoras Month”.
- (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.