36 U.S.C. § 126Chapter 1
§126. National Hispanic Heritage Month
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§126. National Hispanic Heritage Month
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | 36:169f. | Sept. 17, 1968, Pub. L. 90–498, 82 Stat. 848; Aug. 17, 1988, Pub. L. 100–402, §1, 102 Stat. 1012. |
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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