# 119-hres-1567: Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.

119-hres-1567, Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1567
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-03

## Summary

**This resolution supports designating September 22, 2026 as National Hispanic Nurses Day** and recognizes the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) as the leading organization representing Hispanic registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and advanced practice nurses (APNs). It highlights Hispanic nurses' role in providing culturally and ethnically competent care, advancing health equity, reducing disparities in underserved Hispanic communities, and promoting education, recruitment, retention, and leadership for Hispanic nurses nationwide.

## Cosponsors (18)

- Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34] (D-TX), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2763: American Family Act
- 119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1567 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1567)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
- [119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-17)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1567 (as of 2026-10-03).