This Senate resolution designates September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month" and honors the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to U.S. music. The resolution recognizes the historical and ongoing influence of Latin music genres such as salsa, reggaeton, mariachi, bachata, and others on American popular music, while acknowledging legendary artists like Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Gloria Estefan, Selena, and Bad Bunny. It highlights that Latin music generated $1.4 billion in U.S. revenue in 2024 and accounts for over 8 percent of the American music market. The resolution carries no funding or enforcement mechanisms, as it is purely ceremonial in nature, but it aims to increase awareness of Latino musical heritage and celebrate the cultural significance of Latin music in American history.