Honoring the life and career of Johnny Pacheco, a groundbreaking musical artist whose pioneering approach to music inspired generations and made him one of the most internationally renowned artists in Latin music.

H.Res. 367 is a commemorative resolution intended to officially recognize the life and legacy of Johnny Pacheco, a highly influential musician and co-founder of Fania Records. The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives’ sorrow regarding his passing and honors his role in popularizing salsa music globally.

As a non-binding resolution, this measure does not create new laws, authorize government spending, or change public policy. Its primary impact is symbolic, serving as a formal gesture of national appreciation for Pacheco’s cultural contributions and offering official condolences to his family and the Latin music community.