Bill · H.Res. 1488· House(119-HRES-1488)
Recognizing the significance of "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.
- Introduced
- 8/24/2026
- Last activity
- 8/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- J. Correa
- Cosponsors
- - 16 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes August as "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month." It aims to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to United States history. The text highlights various historical achievements in science, space exploration, labor rights, and civil rights. It also notes the cultural impact of Chicano/Chicana entertainers and artists. Finally, the resolution encourages the observation of this month through appropriate events and activities.
Yes
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution explicitly celebrates the contributions and heritage of Mexican Americans.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution promotes racial equity by recognizing the cultural contributions and history of Mexican Americans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Contributions: The resolution recognizes that Mexican Americans enhance the diversity of and strengthen the United States (Section 2).
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Cultural Celebration: The resolution encourages the observation of Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month with appropriate events and activities (Section 3).
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Empowerment of Identity: The text notes that the term Chicano/Chicana was transformed into a term used to embrace and uplift the Mexican-American identity (Whereas clause).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 8/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/24/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Christian MenefeeDemocrat · Texas
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico