HRES 1502 United States House · 118th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2024, as "National Latino Physician Day".

This resolution expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating October 1, 2024, as "National Latino Physician Day." It highlights that only 6% of U.S. physicians are Latino or Latina - despite Latinos making up over 1 in 4 Americans by 2050 - and notes that increasing physician diversity improves health outcomes for Latino communities. The resolution does not create new policies but formally supports raising awareness about the need to grow Latino/Latina representation in medicine. It specifically endorses the day's designation to promote diversity in the medical field and acknowledges the 2022 observance of the day. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but serves as a symbolic statement.
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