Commemoration of Hispanic History in Congress
Date: October 7, 2025
Time:
9 am – 4:00 pm
Location:
Cannon Caucus Room
Cannon House Office Building 390
27 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
Event description:
Celebrating a Milestone, Embracing the Future!
In 2025, the 119th Congress set a new benchmark with 52 Latino members, the most Latin American members of Congress in U.S. history — 7 U.S. Senators and 45 Representatives. With Latinos comprising more than 20% of the U.S. population but holding just 10% of Congressional seats, the gap in representation remains. To mark this historic milestone and spark a broader national dialogue, the United States Capitol Historical Society invites you to an extraordinary, one-day symposium exploring the complex and evolving legacy of Latino representation in the U.S. Congress. This powerful gathering of lawmakers, scholars, Congressional staff, and cultural and civic leaders will reflect on the past, examine the present, and imagine a more equitable future for Latino political engagement in the United States.