# 119-hres-1583: Expressing support for the designation of October as "National Promotoras Month".

119-hres-1583, Expressing support for the designation of October as "National Promotoras Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1583
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of October as "National Promotoras Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-27

## Summary

**Recognition and support for promotoras** is the central aim of this resolution. It would back an October National Promotoras Month and encourage policies to expand funding, training, and fair pay for community health workers. - Families and communities: Raises awareness of trusted, culturally and linguistically appropriate messengers who help people access prevention, chronic care, and local services. - Promotoras and workforce: Encourages sustainable funding, clearer training pathways, better compensation, and professional development to address underresourcing. - Rural and frontier areas: Calls for collaboration among Federal, State, Tribal, and local partners to expand promotora-led programs where provider access and infrastructure are limited. - Public health entities: Directs the House Clerk to send copies to federal agencies and national health organizations to promote dissemination and awareness. *This resolution would create no federal spending or program changes and would not affect the federal budget.*

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] (D-NY), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1583 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1583)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4275)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1583 (as of 2026-09-27).