FEDERALpresidential document

Proclamation of National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

Original title: National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2024

September 13, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month Latino community immigration policy economic policy healthcare education civil rights

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as an official record of the administration's stated policy priorities and achievements concerning the Hispanic and Latino community in the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Latino community

The community is the subject of federal policy initiatives regarding healthcare, education, and immigration status described in the proclamation.

DACA recipients

Individuals under this status are impacted by new rules regarding access to health insurance and educational support resources.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 13, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden issued a designating September 15 through October 15, 2024, as National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the history and contributions of the Latino community. The document also outlines the administration's current policy actions regarding economic support, healthcare access, and immigration for Hispanic and Latino populations.

Key Facts

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15.
The administration reports $15 billion in investments for Hispanic-serving colleges and universities.
The proclamation highlights a cap on insulin costs at $35 per month for Medicare recipients.
The administration reports the creation of nearly 16 million jobs since taking office.
The document cites a new rule allowing DACA recipients access to Affordable Care Act health insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of National Hispanic Heritage Month?

It is an annual observance to honor and celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of the Latino community in the United States.

What specific policy actions does the President mention regarding DACA recipients?

The administration issued a rule providing recipients access to health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and proposed a rule to support their transition from high school to college.

Why It Matters

This serves as an official record of the administration's stated policy priorities and achievements concerning the Hispanic and Latino community in the United States.