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

This resolution states that the U.S. House of Representatives supports designating October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day." It also states that the House supports the goals of increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians in the United States and increasing diversity in the medical field. The resolution lists population figures, the share of U.S. physicians who are Latino or Latina, and projections of a national physician shortage. It does not create a federal holiday, fund any program, or require any agency to take action.

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Sponsors

• Raul Ruiz Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors