Michigan HR357: A resolution to declare September 15-October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

What the bill says

A resolution to declare September 15-October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

From the enrolled text, September 22, 2026:

A resolution to declare September 15-October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Each year from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic and Latino Americans in North America and the United States of America celebrate the anniversary of independence for Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua; and Whereas, This observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, which was approved by President Lyndon Johnson, and, in 1988, Hispanic Heritage Week was later expanded by President Ronald Reagan to encompass a 30-day period from the dates September 15 through October 15, and Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, as Public Law 100-402; and Whereas, Each year from September 15 to October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; and Whereas, The citizens of the United States annually recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of our citizens whose ancestors are from throughout Latin America and Spain; and Whereas, Hispanic Heritage Month is the period of time in the United States when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their varied heritage, …

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Sponsors

• Paiz, Veronica (D, 10) · primary sponsor
• Breen, Kelly (D, 21)
• Byrnes, Erin (D, 15)
• Fitzgerald, John (D, 83)
• Fox, Joseph (R, 101)
• Glanville, Carol (D, 84)
• Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
• Longjohn, Matt (D, 40)
• MacDonell, Sharon (D, 56)
• Miller, Reggie (D, 31)
• Phillips, Tonya (D, 7)
• Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47)

Latest actions

1. September 22, 2026: adopted
2. September 22, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Veronica Paiz

Common questions

What is HR357?

HR357 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to declare September 15-October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

What does HR357 do?

In its own words: A resolution to declare September 15-October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

What is the status of HR357?

Passed both chambers as of September 22, 2026. Latest action: adopted (September 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HR357?

Paiz, Veronica (D, 10), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR357?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0357