# 119-sres-870: A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

119-sres-870, A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV); status passed_senate (as of 2026-09-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-870
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-09-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 34
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-26

## Summary

**Recognizes and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15, 2026) and the contributions of Latino Americans.** The resolution highlights Latino roles in the economy, education, military service, and government, citing a Hispanic population of over 70.1 million and about $4.4 trillion in GDP contribution. It urges the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities that honor Latino heritage, culture, and civic participation.

## Cosponsors (34)

- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-sres-870 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/870)

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