# 119-hres-1643: Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Armed Forces and promoting Hispanic and Latino leadership within all branches of the military.

119-hres-1643, Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Armed Forces and promoting Hispanic and Latino leadership within all branches of the military., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-31).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1643
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Armed Forces and promoting Hispanic and Latino leadership within all branches of the military.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-31

## Summary

**Promote greater Hispanic and Latino leadership in the U.S. Armed Forces.** The resolution would honor the sacrifices and long history of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers and highlight their contributions from the Revolutionary War through modern conflicts. It notes that about 20.8% of servicemembers identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2025, including 21.8% of active-duty and 19.1% of Reservists, while only 3.4% of general and flag officers and 9.8% of the officer corps are Hispanic or Latino. It also records that 60 Hispanic and Latino servicemembers have received the Medal of Honor and commits the House to addressing barriers to advancement.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] (D-NM), 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1643 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1643)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1643 (as of 2026-10-31).