US HR734

Expresses support for designating the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week," an initiative created by the Hispanic Access Foundation to encourage outdoor recreation and natural resource protection

Recognizes that 78% of Latino communities report personal experiences with environmental issues impacting their health, communities, or livelihoods

Notes that over 63.7 million Latinos represent 19% of the U.S. population, with 4.4 million Latino anglers participating in fishing at rates higher than the general population

Acknowledges that 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

Affirms that public lands, environmental health, and climate resilience are strengthened by the inclusion of Latino youth, families, and leaders in conservation efforts