IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 734 
Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to 
get into outdoor recreation and participate in activities to protect United 
States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation 
of the third week of September as ‘‘Latino Conservation Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 
Ms. BARRAGA´N (for herself, Mr. SOTO, Ms. SALINAS, Mr. COSTA, Ms. 
ESCOBAR, Mr. GARCIA of California, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. ESPAILLAT, 
Mr. RUIZ, Mrs. RAMIREZ, Mr. FROST, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. RANDALL, Mr. 
CUELLAR, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. CISNEROS, and Mrs. TORRES of California) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino 
community to get into outdoor recreation and participate 
in activities to protect United States natural resources, 
and expressing support for the designation of the third 
week of September as ‘‘Latino Conservation Week’’. 
Whereas ‘‘Latino Conservation Week’’ was created by the 
Hispanic Access Foundation to support Latino commu-
nities in experiencing the outdoors and engaging in ac-
tivities that promote the protection of United States nat-
ural resources; 
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Whereas, throughout this week, Latino communities across 
the United States lead and participate in outdoor recre-
ation and conservation activities, including hiking, camp-
ing, birdwatching, and stewardship events, on National 
Conservation Lands, national monuments, national parks, 
and other public lands, highlighting their vital role in 
protecting and enjoying these treasured places; 
Whereas local and national events, such as film screenings, 
community roundtable discussions, hikes, neighborhood 
cleanups, tree plantings, and community gardens, dem-
onstrate Latino communities’ leadership in advancing en-
vironmental justice, fostering community well-being, and 
preserving cultural and ecological heritage; 
Whereas Latino communities are on the front line of environ-
mental change, with 78 percent reporting personal experi-
ences with environmental issues impacting their health, 
communities, or livelihoods, yet they continue to lead so-
lutions and mobilize for clean air, safe water, and resil-
ient communities; 
Whereas access to nature and public lands provides measur-
able physical and mental health benefits, reduces long- 
term health care costs, and enhances local economies by 
strengthening outdoor recreation infrastructure; 
Whereas communities of color, including Latino communities, 
are more likely to live in areas with limited access to 
parks, green spaces, and natural resources, particularly 
in urban heat islands, underscoring the urgent need for 
equitable urban planning, investment, and restoration; 
Whereas Latino identity, heritage, and stewardship are deep-
ly connected to public lands, reflecting centuries of cul-
tural, agricultural, and ecological contributions that con-
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tinue to shape the natural history and conservation fu-
ture of the United States; 
Whereas, with more than 63,700,000 Latinos representing 19 
percent of the United States population, and with 
4,400,000 Latino anglers participating in fishing at high-
er rates than the general population, Latinos are a grow-
ing force in the outdoor economy and conservation move-
ment; 
Whereas equitable access to nearby green spaces, safe and in-
clusive transportation options, and park features that 
recognize diverse languages, histories, and cultural uses 
should be available to all communities; and 
Whereas the third week of September is a fitting time to cele-
brate the growing leadership, engagement, and environ-
mental vision of Latino communities across the Nation to 
designate as ‘‘Latino Conservation Week’’: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the Latino community’s long-
standing commitment to conservation and environ-
mental stewardship; 
(2) affirms that the future of public lands, envi-
ronmental health, and climate resilience is strength-
ened by the inclusion, vision, and agency of Latino 
youth, families, and leaders; and 
(3) supports the designation of ‘‘Latino Con-
servation Week’’. 
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