Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Armed Forces and promoting Hispanic and Latino leadership within all branches of the military.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1643 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1643

Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in 
   the United States Armed Forces and promoting Hispanic and Latino 
            leadership within all branches of the military.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 29, 2026

   Mr. Cisneros (for himself, Mr. Castro of Texas, and Mr. Vasquez) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                           on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in 
   the United States Armed Forces and promoting Hispanic and Latino 
            leadership within all branches of the military.

Whereas Hispanic or Latino servicemembers account for the largest growing 
        population across the military;
Whereas, as of 2025, 20.81 percent of servicemembers identified as Hispanic or 
        Latino;
Whereas, as of 2025, 21.76 percent of Hispanic or Latino servicemembers served 
        on active-duty;
Whereas, as of 2025, 19.14 percent of Hispanic or Latino servicemembers were in 
        the Reserves component;
Whereas, as of 2025, only 3.37 percent of the general and flag officers were 
        Hispanic or Latino;
Whereas, as of 2025, only 9.83 percent of the officer corps were Hispanic or 
        Latino;
Whereas a total of 60 Hispanic and Latino servicemembers have received the Medal 
        of Honor;
Whereas Hispanic and Latino military service can be traced as far back as the 
        Revolutionary War, and their contributions continued throughout notable 
        wars and missions such as the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World 
        Wars I and II, the Korean war, the Vietnam war, Operation Desert Shield 
        Desert Storm, and beyond;
Whereas their sacrifices have advanced the United States's prosperity and 
        strengthened its national security; and
Whereas their contributions have been essential to protecting American values 
        throughout the United States's history: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors the sacrifices and contributions of current and 
        past Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in each branch of the 
        military;
            (2) recognizes the benefits of greater representation in 
        military leadership; and
            (3) commits to addressing barriers to advancement for 
        Hispanic and Latinos within the Armed Forces.
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