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Supporting Annual Designation of National Latino/a Physician Day

The US Senate supports designating October 1st annually as National Latino/a Physician Day. This resolution aims to highlight the critical role of Latino/a physicians and address the disparity where only 6% of doctors belong to this rapidly growing demographic. The goal is to improve healthcare access and outcomes for the Latino/a population by promoting diversity in the medical field.
Key points
Official support for recognizing October 1st as National Latino/a Physician Day to raise awareness about diversity in medicine.
The resolution emphasizes the need to increase the number of Latino/a physicians to better serve the growing population and overcome language and cultural barriers in healthcare.
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Print number: 118_SRES_389
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing support for the annual designation of October 1st as "National Latino/a Physician Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_389.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official support for recognizing October 1st as National Latino/a Physician Day to raise awareness about diversity in medicine.
  • The resolution emphasizes the need to increase the number of Latino/a physicians to better serve the growing population and overcome language and cultural barriers in healthcare.
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 Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Health