U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1643: 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.
Status: In committee, October 29, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 29, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1643 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 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 …
Sponsors
- Gil Cisneros (D, HD-CA-31) · primary sponsor
- Joaquin Castro (D, HD-TX-20)
- Gabe Vasquez (D, HD-NM-2)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- : Submitted in House
Common questions
- What is HR1643?
- HR1643 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): 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.
- What is the status of HR1643?
- In committee as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (October 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1643?
- Gil Cisneros (D, HD-CA-31), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1643?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1643
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