Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

House Resolution

H.Res. 969

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Joaquin Castro

D - TX

Cosponsors

53

Quick Stats

Summary

This resolution expresses Congressional support for designating September 8-14, 2025 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. It recognizes the 615 HSIs that serve over 5.6 million students, including 66% of all Hispanic undergraduates. HSIs are colleges where at least 25% of undergraduate students are Hispanic.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses Congressional support for designating September 8-14, 2025 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. It recognizes the 615 HSIs that serve over 5.6 million students, including 66% of all Hispanic undergraduates. HSIs are colleges where at least 25% of undergraduate students are Hispanic.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

615 Hispanic-Serving Institutions operate in 30 states, DC, and Puerto Rico
HSIs represent 20% of all colleges but serve 31.7% of all undergraduates
HSIs serve 66.2% of all Hispanic undergraduate students nationwide
425 additional "Emerging HSIs" have 15-24.9% Hispanic enrollment
8 of top 10 colleges ranked by social mobility index are HSIs
HSIs are leading efforts to increase Hispanic participation in STEM fields

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Hispanic college students benefit from recognition of institutions designed to serve their needs. The 5.6+ million students at HSIs gain visibility for their institutions' contributions. Faculty and staff at HSIs receive Congressional acknowledgment. Hispanic communities see their educational pathways celebrated. This symbolic resolution during Hispanic Heritage Month could help HSIs in future funding discussions.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

969, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-969