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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Oct 25, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Oct 13, 2023
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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Darren Soto
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
Co
J. Luis Correa
DDemocratic
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Jasmine Crockett
DDemocratic
Co
Jesús G. "Chuy" García
DDemocratic
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Jim Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Juan Vargas
DDemocratic
Co
Nanette Diaz Barragán
DDemocratic
Co
Veronica Escobar
DDemocratic
Co
Vicente Gonzalez
DDemocratic
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