A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
This is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. It designates September 15, 2025, through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month and highlights the Latino community’s size, growth, educational attainment, economic impact, military service, civic participation, and representation in government. The resolution uses these statistics to underline the enduring role Latinos play in the economy, culture, and public life of the United States and urges observance through appropriate programs and activities. As a resolution, it expresses the sense of the Senate rather than creating law or authorizing spending. It underscores broad themes of pride, inclusion, and recognition, and references historical and contemporary contributions—from entrepreneurship and GDP to education and military service—along with cultural institutions like the National Museum of the American Latino.
Key Points
- 1Establishes Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 and affirms its importance to the United States.
- 2Documents the size and growth of the Latino population, noting Latinos are about 20 percent of the U.S. population and that growth has been substantial in recent years.
- 3Highlights economic and workforce contributions, including GDP impact, Latino-owned businesses, and labor-force participation, to illustrate Latinos’ role in the economy.
- 4References education and professional achievement, including college degrees, postsecondary enrollment, and representation in leadership roles.
- 5Emphasizes military service and veterans among Hispanic Americans, including notable units, veteran numbers, and Medal of Honor recipients, and mentions the National Museum of the American Latino as a symbol of achievement.