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Joaquin Castro (D-TX)

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

H.Res. 1559 · House resolution Education

A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 61 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." It recognizes the achievements and goals of these institutions across the United States. The text highlights that these schools enroll millions of students, educate low-income and underserved individuals, and serve as engines of economic mobility. It also notes their leadership in increasing Hispanic participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Finally, the resolution calls on the American people and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?

    The bill designates a specific week to recognize the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

  • Scored +3

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution recognizes the achievements of Hispanic-Serving Institutions which serve a large percentage of Hispanic undergraduate students.

  • Scored +2

    Would students be better off under this?

    The resolution supports institutions that serve millions of undergraduate students.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.