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36 U.S.C. § 126

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
National Hispanic Heritage Month
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/us/usc/t36/s126
Title
36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Chapter
STI/PTA/CH1
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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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. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.) Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 12636:169f.Sept. 17, 1968, Pub. L. 90–498, 82 Stat. 848; Aug. 17, 1988, Pub. L. 100–402, § 1, 102 Stat. 1012.

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