IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 476 
Supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in 
environmental protection and conservation efforts. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2017 
Mrs. NAPOLITANO (for herself, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. ROYBAL- 
ALLARD, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. KIHUEN, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM 
of New Mexico, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. POLIS, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. SABLAN, 
Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. CORREA, and Mrs. TORRES) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural 
Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of 
Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts. 
Whereas Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the United 
States, with more than 56,600,000 Latinos making up 
17.6 percent of the population of the United States; 
Whereas the Latino community is projected to grow to nearly 
1⁄4 of the population of the United States by 2050; 
Whereas Latinos should have greater representation in the 
decisionmaking process relating to, and management of, 
public land; 
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Whereas Latino conservation initiatives break down barriers, 
improve access to public land, and encourage outreach to, 
and new opportunities for, the Latino community to use 
public land; 
Whereas Latino conservation efforts can range from outdoor 
activities, such as hiking and kayaking, to educational ac-
tivities and community gatherings; 
Whereas increased access to outdoor recreation opportunities 
encourages Latino families and youth to engage with the 
outdoors and demonstrate the commitment of the Latino 
families and youth to conservation; 
Whereas each person should have the opportunity to discover 
his or her history, culture, and heritage by exploring and 
experiencing the public land of the United States; 
Whereas access to green spaces provides for healthier and 
more active lifestyles, which helps address numerous 
health disparity issues facing the Latino community, such 
as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease; 
Whereas the participation of Latinos in conservation efforts 
can encourage the interest and involvement of Latinos in 
careers in conservation; 
Whereas the people of the United States must ensure that 
the public land and natural surroundings of the United 
States are protected for future generations; and 
Whereas the members of the largest ethnic group in the 
United States, as the environmental stewards of tomor-
row, will play a significant role in securing the future 
success and preservation of the public land of the United 
States, especially as that group continues to grow: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) recognizes the role of Latinos in protecting 
and preserving the land, water, and wildlife of the 
United States; 
(2) supports the inclusion and meaningful en-
gagement of Latinos in environmental protection 
and conservation efforts; and 
(3) encourages Latinos in the United States to 
participate in ceremonies, activities, and programs 
that engage the community in the outdoors and 
bring awareness to the importance of conservation. 
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