Who it affects
- Latino and Latina physicians
- People working in medicine
In committeeHealth care
Recognition of Latino and Latina physicians
H.Res. 1589 · Resolution · Introduced Sept. 28, 2026
This bill would express House support for recognizing Latino and Latina physicians with an October 1 observance and increasing their numbers in medicine.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The resolution would express support for naming October 1 “National Latino and Latina Physician Day.”
- It would support the goal of increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians in the United States.
- It would also support increasing diversity in medicine.
- It expresses support rather than requiring changes.
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How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".
- Sponsor
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul (D-CA)
- Introduced
- Sept. 28, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 1
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 28, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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