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

USA119th CongressHRES-745| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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."
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1502
Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2024, as "National Latino Physician Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-734
Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".
Sep 18, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1502
    Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2024, as "National Latino Physician Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-734
    Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".


  • September 18, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

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

USA119th CongressHRES-745| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
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."
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1502
Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2024, as "National Latino Physician Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-734
Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".
Sep 18, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1502
    Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2024, as "National Latino Physician Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-734
    Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".


  • September 18, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted