Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into the outdoors and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of July as "Latino Conservation Week".
HRES 1235 is a non-binding resolution designating the third week of July as "Latino Conservation Week." It recognizes the Latino community's engagement with outdoor activities and conservation efforts, while highlighting statistics showing Latinos' strong support for protecting natural resources and public lands. The resolution does not create new policies or programs but formally supports this annual observance, which encourages community events like park cleanups and educational outings on public lands. It was introduced in the House on July 20, 2022, by Representatives Barragán, Espaillat, and others.
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Jul 2022
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Introduced Jul 20, 2022
Last action Jul 20, 2022
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Jul 20, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Jul 20, 2022
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1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
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Nanette Diaz Barragán
DDemocratic
Co
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
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Darren Soto
DDemocratic
Co
Grace F. Napolitano
DDemocratic
Co
J. Luis Correa
DDemocratic
Co
Jesús G. "Chuy" García
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmy Gomez
DDemocratic
Co
Michael F. Q. San Nicolas
DDemocratic
Co
Pete Aguilar
DDemocratic
Co
Raul Ruiz
DDemocratic
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