United StatesHouse would honor Latino conservation leaders and support Latino Conservation Week
The House would honor Latino communities’ work caring for public lands and waters and support September 12–20, 2026, as Latino Conservation Week.
What it does
The House would honor Latino communities’ conservation work and support Latino Conservation Week, September 12–20, 2026. This would express support without funding activities or requiring programs.
Argument forHouse recognition could draw attention to Latino conservation leaders and encourage more youth and families to participate in caring for public lands.
Argument againstRecognition alone may leave barriers unchanged for Latino communities with limited park access, since the resolution provides no access improvements.
More detail
The House would recognize Latino conservation leadership and support Latino Conservation Week. The recognition covers Latino communities, including youth, families, and community leaders who help care for public lands and waters. The resolution expresses the House’s views and does not provide funding or require programs. The supported week runs from September 12 through September 20, 2026, including both dates.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 16Submitted in HouseLatest
- Sep 16Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Introduced
Environment & Energy