HRES 785 United States House · 118th Congress

Recognizing the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary.

HRES 785 is a non-binding resolution introduced by the U.S. House of Representatives that formally recognizes the contributions of Hispanic lawyers and judges while highlighting their underrepresentation in the legal profession and judiciary. It cites specific statistics, noting Hispanic lawyers make up 5.8% of U.S. lawyers and Hispanic judges represent just 7% of federal judicial appointments. The resolution expresses support for increasing Hispanic representation in the legal field to better reflect the Hispanic population, which comprises 18.7% of the U.S. population. As a symbolic measure, it does not enact new laws or policies but serves as a statement of the House's acknowledgment of diversity efforts in the legal sector.
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Introduced Oct 13, 2023 Last action Oct 25, 2023
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