HR1594: Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:

IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1594 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. Hernández , Ms. Barragán , and Mr. Garcia of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 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 …

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Sponsors

• Gil Cisneros (D, HD-CA-31) · primary sponsor
• Joaquin Castro (D, HD-TX-20)
• Adriano Espaillat (D, HD-013)
• Sylvia Garcia (D, HD-029)
• Salud Carbajal (D)
• Hernández Rivera, Pablo José (D, HD-000)
• Nanette Barragan (D)
• Robert Garcia (D, HD-CA-42)
• Robert Menendez (D, HD-008)

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2. October 1, 2026: Submitted in House

Common questions

What is HR1594?

HR1594 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.

What is the status of HR1594?

In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (October 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1594?

Gil Cisneros (D, HD-CA-31), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1594?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1594