Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into outdoor recreation and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week".

House Resolution

H.Res. 734

119th Congress

Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into outdoor recreation and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week".

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Raul Ruiz

D - CA

Cosponsors

18

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution supports the designation of National Latino and Latina Physician Day, which would recognize the important contributions of Latino and Latina doctors in the United States.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports the designation of National Latino and Latina Physician Day, which would recognize the important contributions of Latino and Latina doctors in the United States.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution supports the designation of National Latino and Latina Physician Day.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates the third week of September as 'National Latino and Latina Physician Day'
Recognizes the vital role Latino and Latina physicians play in providing healthcare to their communities
Encourages increased Latino and Latina representation in the medical field

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would raise awareness of Latino and Latina physicians and their impact on public health. This could inspire more Latinos and Latinas to pursue careers in medicine and improve access to culturally competent healthcare in Latino communities across the country.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Health personnel

Minority employment

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

734, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into outdoor recreation and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-734