Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".

This resolution expresses support for designating October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day" to raise awareness about the crucial role and contributions of Latino and Latina physicians. It highlights their significant underrepresentation in the medical field, noting that only 6.5 percent of active physicians are Latino or Latina despite their substantial and growing presence in the U.S. population. The resolution emphasizes that a lack of diversity in medicine leads to worse health outcomes for Latino and Latina patients, and that shared ethnicity, culture, and language between physicians and patients can improve care. Therefore, the House of Representatives supports both the goals of increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians in the United States and enhancing overall diversity in the medical field, alongside the designation of "National Latino and Latina Physician Day."