# 119-sres-889: A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".

119-sres-889, A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM); status introduced (as of 2026-09-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-889
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-27

## Summary

**Latin Music Appreciation Month** would be designated for September 2026 by this resolution to encourage celebration and greater awareness of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. The measure catalogs Latin music's roots and genres from ranchera and mariachi to reggaeton and tango, lists influential artists and institutions, and notes U.S. Latin music revenues reached $1.4 billion in 2024 and $490.3 million in the first half of 2025. *This is a ceremonial, declaratory resolution with no authorizations or appropriations and would have no fiscal impact on the federal budget.*

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH), 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-889 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/889)

## Related
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-889 (as of 2026-09-27).