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Sponsored byGil Cisneros+2 co-sponsors
Last updated Oct 29, 2026 · Federal · Source: LegiScan ↗
This is a non-binding House resolution that recognizes the historical and ongoing contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers to the U.S. Armed Forces, notes their underrepresentation in senior officer ranks, and expresses support for removing barriers to their advancement into military leadership positions.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1643 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1643 Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Armed Forces and promoting Hispanic and Latino leadership within all branches of the military. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 29, 2026 Mr. Cisneros (for himself, Mr. Castro of Texas, and Mr. Vasquez) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Armed Forces and promoting Hispanic and Latino leadership within all branches of the military. Whereas Hispanic or Latino servicemembers account for the largest growing population across the military; Whereas, as of 2025, 20.81 percent of servicemembers identified as Hispanic or Latino; Whereas, as of 2025, 21.76 percent of Hispanic or Latino servicemembers served on active-duty; Whereas, as of 2025, 19.14 percent of Hispanic or Latino servicemembers were in the Reserves component; Whereas, as of 2025, only 3.37 percent of the general and flag officers were Hispanic or Latino; Whereas, as of 2025, only 9.83 percent of the officer corps were Hispanic or Latino; Whereas a total of 60 Hispanic and Latino servicemembers have received the Medal of Honor; Whereas Hispanic and Latino military service can be traced as far back as the Revolutionary War, and their contributions continued throughout notable wars and missions such as the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, the Korean war, the Vietnam war, Operation Desert Shield Desert Storm, and beyond; Whereas their sacrifices have advanced the United States's prosperity and strengthened its national security; and Whereas their contributions have been essential to protecting American values throughout the United States's history: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) honors the sacrifices and contributions of current and past Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in each branch of the military; (2) recognizes the benefits of greater representation in military leadership; and (3) commits to addressing barriers to advancement for Hispanic and Latinos within the Armed Forces. <all>
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