# 119-hres-715: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15, 2025, as "National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week", and celebrating the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Latino gastronomy.

119-hres-715, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15, 2025, as "National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week", and celebrating the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Latino gastronomy., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-715
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15, 2025, as "National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week", and celebrating the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Latino gastronomy.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Recognizing and celebrating Latino culinary traditions** is the core goal of this resolution. It would designate the week of September 15, 2025 as National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week and urge public support for Latino gastronomy. - Families and communities: Encourages events and cultural exchange that promote understanding and appreciation of Latino food. - Latino chefs, home cooks, and entrepreneurs: Raises visibility for chefs and Latino-owned food businesses and could help attract funding for culinary education and community projects. - Students and colleges: Supports campus programs and educational initiatives that teach and celebrate Latino culinary traditions. - Local economies and workers: Highlights the economic role of Latino gastronomy and encourages initiatives that could support restaurants, markets, agricultural producers, and employment for millions of Americans.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus 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
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-715 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/715)

## 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-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)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-715 (as of 2026-04-21).