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Support for National Latino and Latina Physician Day

This House of Representatives resolution supports designating October 1 as “National Latino and Latina Physician Day.” The aim is to highlight the importance of Latino and Latina physicians for public health and to increase their numbers, which could improve access to and quality of medical care for the growing Hispanic population in the U.S.
Key points
Designating October 1 as “National Latino and Latina Physician Day” aims to raise awareness of their role.
Support for increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians is intended to improve healthcare access and outcomes for this community.
The resolution emphasizes that diversity in medicine leads to better health outcomes for patients.
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Print number: 118_HRES_734
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Process start date: 2023-09-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_734.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating October 1 as “National Latino and Latina Physician Day” aims to raise awareness of their role.
  • Support for increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians is intended to improve healthcare access and outcomes for this community.
  • The resolution emphasizes that diversity in medicine leads to better health outcomes for patients.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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