# 119-hres-946: Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Rita Moreno.

119-hres-946, Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Rita Moreno., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-946
- Congress: 119
- Title: Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Rita Moreno.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-11
- Sponsor: Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Rita Moreno's accomplishments and legacy** are the focus of a House resolution that would recognize her as a pioneering Latina artist and cultural icon. The resolution would commend her lifelong contributions to the arts, civil rights, and Latino representation, note milestones like her 1962 Academy Award win and EGOT status by 1977, list national honors including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Arts, and Kennedy Center Honors, and call on the American people to celebrate her life and work.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] (D-NY), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 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-5390: FAMILY Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-946 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/946)

## 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-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-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-946 (as of 2026-04-21).