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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 969

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. It is actively moving through the system, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. There is no companion bill for this measure.

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Resolutions that recognize specific groups or weeks are very common and usually pass without any opposition because they do not cost money or change laws.

Key Points

  • This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize the week of September 8, 2025, as a time to celebrate colleges and universities that serve large numbers of Hispanic students.
  • To be called a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a school must have at least 25 percent Hispanic students in its undergraduate programs. There are currently 615 of these schools across 30 states and Puerto Rico.
  • These schools are important because they teach over 5.6 million students and help many low income students get a college degree. This often leads to better jobs and helps the overall economy grow.
  • The resolution encourages people across the country to hold ceremonies and programs to show support for these schools. This recognition is meant to happen alongside Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.

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Dec 19, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Dec 19, 2025

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

Bill NumberHRES 969
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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D: 51R: 2

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