# 119-hres-718: Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

119-hres-718, Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-718
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 21
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Increase Latino participation in STEM**. This resolution would encourage federal support, expand access to STEM courses and mentoring, and strengthen Hispanic-Serving Institutions to help more Latino students enter STEM careers. - Families and students: Would push to widen college and career pathways for Latino youth. Latino higher education enrollment rose from 2.9 million in 2010 to 3.9 million in 2023, yet many face limited access to advanced coursework and uneven financial aid. - Colleges and community partners: Would call for more federal backing for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and other colleges to expand STEM classes, counseling, and mentoring for Latino students. - Economy and employers: Frames greater Latino STEM participation as a way to boost the high-skilled workforce. Latinos make up 14.8 percent of STEM workers even though STEM careers pay roughly 65 percent more than the national average.

## Cosponsors (21)

- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] (D-NY), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1661: SAFE Act of 2025
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-718 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/718)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2253)
- [119-hr-1661: SAFE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1661)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-718 (as of 2026-04-21).