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36 U.S.C. 126: National Hispanic Heritage MonthText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
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§126. National Hispanic Heritage Month

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 .)

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36:169f.

Sept. 17, 1968, Pub. L. 90–498, 82 Stat. 848; Aug. 17, 1988, Pub. L. 100–402, § 1, 102 Stat. 1012.