Bill · H.Res. 715· House(119-HRES-715)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15, 2025, as "National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week", and celebrating the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Latino gastronomy.
- Introduced
- 9/15/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Menendez
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 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 expresses support for designating the week of September 15, 2025, as "National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week." It seeks to celebrate the diverse culinary traditions originating in Latin America and the Caribbean. The text highlights how Latino cuisine contributes to new culinary trends and the United States economy through various businesses and employment. It also notes that celebrating these traditions promotes cultural understanding and inclusivity. Finally, the resolution encourages various levels of government and community organizations to support initiatives that promote Latino gastronomy.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
The resolution celebrates Latino culinary traditions and promotes the visibility of Latino gastronomic heritage.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The text highlights the importance of culinary entrepreneurs and Latino-owned businesses.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The resolution notes that the Latino gastronomic sector provides employment opportunities for millions of Americans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Opportunity: The resolution notes that the Latino gastronomic sector contributes to the economy through restaurants, businesses, food markets, and agricultural producers, which provides employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for millions of Americans.
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Cultural Understanding: Celebrating the cuisine is intended to promote cultural understanding, appreciation, and inclusivity among all Americans by highlighting food as a cultural expression.
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Support for Initiatives: The resolution encourages Federal agencies, local governments, and community organizations to collaborate on supporting initiatives like food festivals, cultural exchange programs, and culinary education.
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Educational Awareness: The text mentions that supporting educational initiatives can foster greater awareness and appreciation of Latino cuisine among students on college campuses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Students+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Adriano EspaillatDemocrat · New York
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Raul RuizDemocrat · California
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Juan VargasDemocrat · California