HR 1407: Community Health Centers Day; February 18, 2026; commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes February 18, 2026 as Community Health Centers Day and praises the Georgia Primary Care Association, the statewide organization for Community Health Centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers. The resolution's whereas clauses describe the role these health centers play in Georgia, citing figures such as service to nearly 750,000 people in 145 counties, over 193,000 Medicaid recipients, and more than $1.6 billion in annual economic contribution. It resolves that House members recognize the day and commend the association, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Primary Care Association for its records.

• Designates February 18, 2026 as Community Health Centers Day in Georgia through a House resolution.
• Commends the Georgia Primary Care Association, the statewide group representing Community Health Centers, for its service to patients.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Primary Care Association.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic statement of recognition rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Primary Care Association and Georgia's Community Health Centers, also called Federally Qualified Health Centers, along with the patients they serve, including Medicaid recipients, uninsured and underinsured Georgians, and other vulnerable populations described in the text.

Because this is a commemorative resolution, it does not change any law, funding level, or requirement for health centers or patients. Its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing a day and sending a commendation, which may raise public awareness of Community Health Centers' role in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe Community Health Centers' reach, citing service to nearly 750,000 Georgians across 145 counties and more than 330 medically underserved communities.
• The whereas clauses cite an economic impact of more than $1.6 billion per year and 4,711 Georgia jobs attributed to Community Health Centers.
• The resolving clause formally designates February 18, 2026 as Community Health Centers Day and commends the Georgia Primary Care Association.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Primary Care Association.

1. 2026-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)Primary sponsor
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
• Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)

• community health centers
• health care access
• Medicaid
• Georgia Primary Care Association
• commemorative resolutions