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".
Sponsored By: Senator Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced
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.*
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
NM • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
OH • R
Sponsored 9/23/2026
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