Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1170
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-01T08:08:35Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1170) supports designating April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" to honor the life, activism, and legacy of Dolores Huerta, a key figure in labor rights, civil rights, and farm workers' advocacy.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes Dolores Huerta's birth on April 10, 1930, and her major achievements, including:
- Co-founding the Community Services Organization in 1955 to aid Latino voting and economic rights.
- Founding the National Farm Workers Association (predecessor to the United Farm Workers) in 1962.
- Leading grape boycotts and strikes in the 1960s–1970s, resulting in union contracts and California's Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975 (first U.S. law allowing farm workers to unionize and bargain).
- Advocating for safer working conditions, pesticide reduction, women's equality, and the slogan "Si Se Puede" (Yes We Can).
- Promoting Latino and women candidates for office, founding the Dolores Huerta Foundation in 2003.
- Notes her awards, such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2012) and induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame (1993).
- Resolves that the House of Representatives:
- Supports the designation of "Dolores Huerta Day."
- Honors her contributions to civil rights and equality.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- None. This is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's support; it does not create new laws, mandates, or enforceable requirements.
Potential Impacts
- Symbolic and educational: Raises public awareness of Huerta's contributions to labor, civil rights, women's rights, and Latino communities; may inspire activism or local observances.
- No direct effects on government agencies, funding, or operations.
- Minimal or no impact on citizens (beyond recognition) or international relations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Dolores Huerta and her foundation: Direct honoree, potential boost to her legacy.
- Farm workers, labor unions (e.g., United Farm Workers): Highlights their historical struggles.
- Latino and women's communities: Recognizes advocacy for their rights and political representation.
- Cosponsors (22 House members, primarily Democrats from diverse districts): Political supporters promoting the resolution.
- Broader civil rights and feminist groups.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: None significant; House resolutions are ceremonial and do not require presidential approval or create binding policy (protected under Congress's free speech and internal rules).
- Political: Demonstrates bipartisan potential in honoring civil rights figures but shows partisan cosponsorship; could influence cultural recognition or future commemorations at state/local levels.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Cosponsors (29)
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30], Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14], Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9], Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-04-14: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta. — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (4 pages)