H.Res. 946 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Rita Moreno, the pioneering Puerto Rican-American actress and performer born in 1931. The resolution recognizes her historic achievements, including becoming the first Latina woman to win an Academy Award for "West Side Story" in 1962 and achieving EGOT status—winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award—along with numerous other prestigious honors including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and Kennedy Center Honors. Beyond her entertainment career, the resolution celebrates Moreno's advocacy for women's rights, civil rights, and equity in the arts, as well as her role in breaking down racial and gender barriers in Hollywood. The House of Representatives formally commends her lifelong contributions to American culture and calls on the nation to honor her legacy as a cultural icon whose journey exemplifies the American dream. This resolution has no direct fiscal impact or implementation requirements, as it is a symbolic measure expressing congressional recognition rather than legislation that establishes programs or allocates funding.
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