Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 1559, would have the House of Representatives express support for designating the week of September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." Hispanic-Serving Institutions are defined as degree-granting institutions where at least 25% of undergraduate enrollment is Hispanic. The resolution highlights their role in educating underserved students and contributing to economic mobility.
The resolution aims to recognize the contributions of these institutions, which, in the 2024-2025 academic year, enrolled over 6 million students across the United States. It notes that these institutions serve a significant portion of undergraduate students, particularly Hispanic students, and are located in numerous states and territories.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Joaquin Castro and others, the resolution has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. If passed by the House, it would encourage the public and various groups to observe the designated week with appropriate activities to show support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
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Official summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1559 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 1559, would have the House of Representatives express support for designating the week of September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." Hispanic-Serving Institutions are defined as degree-granting institutions where at least 25% of undergraduate enrollment is Hispanic. The resolution highlights their role in educating underserved students and contributing to economic mobility. The resolution aims to recognize the contributions of these institutions, which, in the 2024-2025 academic year, enrolled over 6 million students across the United States. It notes that these institutions serve a significant portion of undergraduate students, particularly Hispanic students, and are located in numerous states and territories. Introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Joaquin Castro and others, the resolution has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. If passed by the House, it would encourage the public and various groups to observe the designated week with appropriate activities to show support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
- Has H.Res. 1559 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1559. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1559?
- H.Res. 1559 was sponsored by Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), with 61 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1559?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (17 Sep 2026).
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