Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".

House Resolution

H.Res. 745

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Doris O. Matsui

Representative

Democratic

CA-7

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

This resolution honors the life of civil rights activist Alexander Odeh, who was killed in a 1985 bombing, and expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives regarding his death.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution honors the life of civil rights activist Alexander Odeh, who was killed in a 1985 bombing, and expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives regarding his death.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution honors the life of the activist Alexander Odeh, who was killed in the 1985 Santa Ana bombing, and offers the condolences of the House of Representatives regarding his death.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution honors the life and legacy of Alexander Odeh, a prominent civil rights activist who was killed in a 1985 bombing in Santa Ana, California.
The resolution offers the condolences of the House of Representatives to Odeh's family and community regarding his tragic death.
The resolution recognizes Odeh's important contributions to the civil rights movement and his work to promote justice and equality for all Americans.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this resolution would symbolically honor the memory of Alexander Odeh and acknowledge the significant impact he had as a civil rights leader. It would also send a message of support and solidarity to Odeh's family, as well as the broader Latino and minority communities that he championed. However, the resolution would not enact any new policies or programs, and its practical impact would primarily be symbolic in nature.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

745, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-745