Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1594 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1594

 Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in 
film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United 
                                States.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 1, 2026

  Mr. Cisneros (for himself, Mr. Castro of Texas, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. 
  Garcia of Texas, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Hernandez, Ms. Barragan, and Mr. 
  Garcia of California) submitted the following resolution; which was 
            referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in 
film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United 
                                States.

Whereas, despite historical underrepresentation and systemic barriers, Latino 
        film, television, and streaming makers, writers, producers, directors, 
        and actors have enriched American cinema with diverse stories, artistic 
        excellence, and cultural heritage;
Whereas the Hispanic and Latino population in the United States reached 
        71,000,000 in 2025, representing 21 percent of the total population in 
        the United States and making it the Nation's largest racial or ethnic 
        minority;
Whereas Hispanics and Latinos in the United States account for more than 
        $4,400,000,000,000 of GDP;
Whereas Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming in the United 
        States account for 4 to 7 percent of on-screen roles and 2 to 5 percent 
        of off-screen roles such as director, producer, and writer;
Whereas Hispanics and Latinos have the highest per capita consumption across 
        entertainment formats, especially when represented, accounting for 24 
        percent of film ticket sales, 29 percent of daily mobile television 
        viewers, and 24 percent of streaming subscribers;
Whereas improving Hispanic and Latino representation in film, television, and 
        streaming could generate up to an estimated $18,000,000,000 in 
        additional annual revenue;
Whereas television and streaming series featuring Hispanic and Latino talent, 
        such as ``Only Murders in the Building'', ``The Last of Us'', ``The 
        Lincoln Lawyer'', and ``Wednesday'', consistently rank among the most-
        watched and financially successful productions;
Whereas films such as ``West Side Story'', ``Selena'', ``Stand and Deliver'', 
        ``Under the Same Moon'', and ``Flamin' Hot'' have significantly 
        influenced American and global audiences;
Whereas Hispanic and Latino actors, directors, and producers have achieved 
        extraordinary success, including America Ferrera, Salma Hayek, Raul 
        Julia, Eva Longoria, Diego Luna, Rita Moreno, Edward James Olmos, Pedro 
        Pascal, Chita Rivera, and Cesar Romero among many others, who have made 
        significant contributions to storytelling and the greater cultural 
        landscape;
Whereas the Library of Congress's National Film Registry includes films with 
        significant Latino representation whether through the story and 
        characters, or through actors or filmmakers involved in the production;
Whereas the Norman Lear Center at the University of Southern California's 
        Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism highlights decades of 
        research showing that scripted entertainment shapes public attitudes 
        toward historically marginalized communities;
Whereas Hispanic and Latino representation in film, television, and streaming is 
        crucial for accurately reflecting the diverse experiences and 
        perspectives of the community, challenging stereotypes and promoting 
        understanding;
Whereas prominent Latino film festivals, such as the Los Angeles Latino 
        International Film Festival (LALIFF), Chicago Latino Film Festival, New 
        York Latino Film Festival, San Diego Latino Film Festival, Georgia 
        Latino International Film Festival, Cinefest Latino Boston, and the 
        Seattle Latino Film Festival, can provide platforms for cultural 
        expression and celebrate diverse voices and storytelling through film 
        and television; and
Whereas student programs like the Youth Cinema Project by the Latino Film 
        Institute bridge achievement and opportunity gaps to empower 
        underrepresented youth with audiovisual skills to tell their own stories 
        and prepare for careers in film, television, and streaming: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes, celebrates, and honors the success of 
        Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and 
        recognizes their past, present, and future contributions to the 
        United States; and
            (2) supports and encourages increased representation of 
        Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming to 
        ensure that the representation is reflective of the Hispanic 
        and Latino population in the United States.
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