HRES 1559 United States House · 119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

This House resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning September 14, 2026, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. It recognizes these colleges and universities, which enroll at least 25 percent Hispanic students, for their role in providing higher education access to low-income and underserved populations. The bill highlights that these institutions serve a significant portion of the nation's undergraduate students and contribute to economic mobility. It calls on the public and interested groups to observe the week with ceremonies and activities during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sub-Topics: Higher Education
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Introduced Sep 17, 2026 Last action Sep 17, 2026
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Photo of Joaquin Castro
Joaquin Castro
DDemocratic
TX
20
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Photo of Adelita S. Grijalva
Adelita S. Grijalva
DDemocratic
AZ
7
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Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
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Photo of Analilia Mejia
Analilia Mejia
DDemocratic
NJ
11
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Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
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Photo of Darren Soto
Darren Soto
DDemocratic
FL
9
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Photo of David G. Valadao
David G. Valadao
RRepublican
CA
22
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Photo of Delia C. Ramirez
Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
IL
3
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Photo of Dina Titus
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
NV
1
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Photo of Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
DC
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Photo of Gabe Vasquez
Gabe Vasquez
DDemocratic
NM
2