# 119-hres-804: Recognizing the importance of Spanish-language media in the United States.

119-hres-804, Recognizing the importance of Spanish-language media in the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-804
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the importance of Spanish-language media in the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 28
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Recognizing the vital role of Spanish-language media in informing, connecting, and representing Latino and bilingual communities.** This resolution would note that over 41 million people speak Spanish at home and that Spanish-language news and entertainment provide election and public health information, local reporting, bilingual education resources, and cultural coverage, commend journalists and entertainers, and encourage policies that expand language access and support outlet sustainability.

## Cosponsors (28)

- Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] (D-NY), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-hr-1661: SAFE Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1684: PAST Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-804 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/804)

## Related
- [119-hr-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8800)
- [119-hr-1661: SAFE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1661)
- [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-1684: PAST Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1684)
- [119-hr-2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2253)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-804 (as of 2026-04-21).