H.Res. 1480House118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

Recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week and the contributions of Hispanic restaurant owners and employees to the restaurant industry.

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Rep. Juan CiscomaniR-AZ-6 · Sep 24, 2024

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Hispanic Restaurant Week

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1480, recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week, a time to mark and honor the significant contribution of Hispanic restaurant owners and workers.

In southern Arizona and across the United States, countless Hispanics have opened a restaurant in search of their American Dream. These establishments allow Hispanics to share their rich culinary traditions and bold flavors, all while creating jobs and

strengthening our local economy. Growing up in a Hispanic household myself, I can confidently say these are some of the best restaurants in our country.

As a Hispanic myself, I am proud to co-lead this resolution with a bipartisan group of colleagues to dedicate this week to Hispanic restaurants and thank all of the owners, chefs, servers, dishwashers, and more for all their work and contributions to our community and Nation.

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 20, 2024

118th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 1480

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 20, 2024

Ms. Caraveo (for herself, Ms. Salazar, Ms. Barragán, Mr. Ciscomani, Mr. Ruiz, Mr. Costa, Mr. Gallego, Mrs. Ramirez, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Sánchez, Mr. Correa, Ms. Salinas, Mr. Cárdenas, Ms. Titus, and Mr. Vasquez) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

RESOLUTION

Recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week and the contributions of Hispanic restaurant owners and employees to the restaurant industry.

Whereas Hispanic Restaurant Week is celebrated from September 22, 2024, through October 3, 2024, during the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2024, through October 15, 2024;

Whereas, in 2020, the Bureau of Census estimated that 41,817 owners of accommodation and food service businesses were Hispanic;

Whereas the restaurant industry plays a significant role in the economy of the United States as the second-largest private sector employer in the United States;

Whereas 25.9 percent of workers in the restaurant industry are Hispanic;

Whereas, during the last decade, Hispanic entrepreneurs have started small businesses, including restaurants, at a higher rate than any other demographic;

Whereas, according to a 2023 Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative report published by the Stanford Graduate School of Business, during the last decade, Hispanic entrepreneurs have started small businesses, including restaurants, at a higher rate than any other demographic;

Whereas, of the nearly 5,000,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, the restaurant industry has the second-highest number of Hispanic owners;

Whereas 8 in 10 restaurant owners started their restaurant industry careers in entry-level positions;

Whereas 63 percent of adults in the United States have worked in the restaurant industry, making it the Nation’s training ground; and

Whereas the restaurant industry employs more minority managers than any other industry: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

celebrates Hispanic Restaurant Week; and

(2)

acknowledges—

(A)

the contributions of Hispanic owners and staff of the restaurant industry to the United States economy; and

(B)

the fact that the restaurant industry provides restaurant owners, chefs, dishwashers, and other staff the opportunity to work hard, persevere, support their families, and live the American Dream.