A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Sep 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
What this bill does
This resolution, S.Res. 870, recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinos in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the Latino community's impact on the nation.
The resolution affects the public by acknowledging and celebrating a specific heritage month and the Latino community's contributions. It does not propose new laws or regulations.
This resolution was introduced in the Senate by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and was agreed to without amendment on September 22, 2026. As a simple resolution, its agreement in the Senate concludes the legislative process for this measure.
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Timeline
22 Sep 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 870 do?
- This resolution, S.Res. 870, recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinos in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the Latino community's impact on the nation. The resolution affects the public by acknowledging and celebrating a specific heritage month and the Latino community's contributions. It does not propose new laws or regulations. This resolution was introduced in the Senate by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and was agreed to without amendment on September 22, 2026. As a simple resolution, its agreement in the Senate concludes the legislative process for this measure.
- Has S.Res. 870 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 870. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 870?
- S.Res. 870 was sponsored by Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV), with 34 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 870?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862) (22 Sep 2026).
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