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.
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Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Last action Sep 17, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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1 primary · 56 co-sponsors
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Joaquin Castro
DDemocratic
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Adelita S. Grijalva
DDemocratic
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Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
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Analilia Mejia
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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Darren Soto
DDemocratic
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David G. Valadao
RRepublican
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Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Gabe Vasquez
DDemocratic
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