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Italian Heroes and Heritage Act

USA119th CongressHR-5739| House 
| Updated: 10/10/2025
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Italian Heroes and Heritage Act," aims to ensure the continued nationwide observance of Christopher Columbus Day. It proposes to withhold Federal funds from any state or local government that chooses to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Columbus Day. The bill includes findings asserting that Christopher Columbus discovered America and that President Benjamin Harrison established Columbus Day in 1892 to honor both Columbus's voyage and the murder of 11 Italian-Americans in New Orleans. Congress expresses its sense that October 13th should remain Christopher Columbus Day to recognize Italian-American heritage and Columbus's historical role. This prohibition on federal funding would take effect annually, beginning after October 13, 2025.
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Timeline
Oct 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • October 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Italian Heroes and Heritage Act

USA119th CongressHR-5739| House 
| Updated: 10/10/2025
This legislation, known as the "Italian Heroes and Heritage Act," aims to ensure the continued nationwide observance of Christopher Columbus Day. It proposes to withhold Federal funds from any state or local government that chooses to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Columbus Day. The bill includes findings asserting that Christopher Columbus discovered America and that President Benjamin Harrison established Columbus Day in 1892 to honor both Columbus's voyage and the murder of 11 Italian-Americans in New Orleans. Congress expresses its sense that October 13th should remain Christopher Columbus Day to recognize Italian-American heritage and Columbus's historical role. This prohibition on federal funding would take effect annually, beginning after October 13, 2025.
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Timeline
Oct 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • October 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted