This resolution celebrates the successes and contributions of Latinas in the United States and recognizes the changes still to be made to ensure that Latinas can realize their full potential as equal members of society.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
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[H. Res. 234 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 234
Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the
United States.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 14, 2019
Mr. Correa (for himself, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Cardenas, Mr. Castro of
Texas, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Cisneros, Mrs. Dingell, Mr.
Espaillat, Mr. Foster, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Gallego, Ms. Haaland,
Mr. Hastings, Ms. Jackson Lee, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Mr. Pallone, Mr.
Panetta, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Sires, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Vargas,
Mr. Vela, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Norton, Mr. Soto, Mr. Grijalva, Mrs.
Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms.
Titus, Mr. Nadler, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Ms. Mucarsel-Powell, Ms. Speier,
Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico, Mr. Garcia of Illinois, Ms. Wasserman
Schultz, Mr. Takano, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Khanna, Ms. DeGette, Mrs. Trahan,
Ms. Escobar, Mr. Lowenthal, Ms. Sanchez, and Mr. Raskin) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight
and Reform
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the
United States.
Whereas the United States celebrates National Women's History Month every March
to recognize and honor the achievements of women throughout the history
of the United States;
Whereas there are nearly 28,000,000 Latinas living in the United States;
Whereas 1 in 6 women in the United States is a Latina;
Whereas Latinas have helped shape the history of the United States since its
inception;
Whereas Latinas contribute to the society of the United States through working
in many industries, including business, education, science and
technology, medicine, engineering, mathematics, literature and the arts,
the military, agriculture, hospitality, and public service at every
level of government;
Whereas Latinas come from diverse cultures across North America, Central
America, South America, and the Caribbean, and Afro-Latinas face
disparities in recognition;
Whereas Latinas are dedicated public servants, holding posts at the highest
levels of the Federal Government, including the Supreme Court, the
Cabinet, the Senate, and the House of Representatives;
Whereas Latinas make up an estimated 16 percent of women in the Armed Forces,
and in 2006, the first Latina became a general in the United States
Marine Corps;
Whereas Latinas are breaking the glass ceiling in the science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics fields, and in 1993 the first Latina went
into space during a 9-day Space Shuttle Discovery mission;
Whereas Latinas own nearly 2,000,000 businesses and 1 in 6 women-owned companies
in the United States is owned by a Latina;
Whereas Latina activists have led the fight for civil rights, including labor
rights, LGBTQ rights, women's rights, and racial equality;
Whereas Latinas create award-winning art and are recipients of Emmy, Grammy,
Oscar, and Tony awards;
Whereas Latina singers and songwriters, like Selena, also known as the Queen of
Tejano music, and Celia Cruz, also known as the Queen of Salsa, have
made lasting and significant contributions to music throughout the
world;
Whereas Latinas serve in the medical profession, and in 1990, the first female
and first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States was appointed;
Whereas Latinas are paid just 53 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-
Hispanic men;
Whereas in the face of societal obstacles, including unequal pay, disparities in
education, health care needs, and civil rights struggles, Latinas
continue to break through and thrive;
Whereas the United States should continue to invest in the future of Latinas to
address the barriers they face; and
Whereas, by 2060, Latinas will represent one-third of the female population of
the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) celebrates and honors the successes of Latinas and the
contributions they have made and continue to make to the United
States; and
(2) recognizes the changes that are still to be made to
ensure that Latinas can realize their full potential as equal
members of society.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E313)
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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