S.Res. 144 is a Senate resolution honoring the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States during National Women's History Month. The resolution recognizes that approximately 31 million Latinas—about 1 in 6 women in the country—have made significant contributions across numerous fields including business, science, technology, medicine, military service, and the arts. The resolution highlights specific achievements, such as Latina representation in the Supreme Court and Congress, over 45,000 Latinas in the Armed Forces, and major cultural figures who have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. The resolution also acknowledges persistent challenges, including that Latinas earn only 58 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, and notes that the Latina population is projected to grow to nearly 49 million by 2060. As a resolution rather than legislation, this measure does not authorize spending or create law; instead, it expresses the Senate's recognition of Latinas' achievements and calls for continued investment to address barriers they face in realizing equal opportunity.
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