# 119-hres-1573: Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".

119-hres-1573, Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-09-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1573
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-27

## Summary

**Designates September 2026 as Latin Music Appreciation Month to celebrate and preserve the cultural and musical contributions of Hispanic and Latino artists.** The resolution would document Latin music's roots and styles from ranchera, mariachi, and corridos to salsa, bachata, reggaeton, and urban fusions. It would recognize pioneer artists such as Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Selena, Willie Colón, and Bad Bunny and note industry milestones. It would highlight economic reach with $1.4 billion in 2024 revenue and $490.3 million in the first half of 2025 and encourage public awareness and preservation of Latino and Hispanic musical heritage.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-4245: GLOBE Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4664: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
- 119-hr-2045: Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1573 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1573)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-4245: GLOBE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4245)
- [119-hr-4664: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4664)
- [119-hr-2045: Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2045)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1573 (as of 2026-09-27).