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119-hr-5739119th Congress

Italian Heroes and Heritage Act

Sponsored By: Representative Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

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Summary

Withholds federal funds from places that replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. The Italian Heroes and Heritage Act would use federal money to encourage continued celebration of Columbus Day and to highlight Italian‑American heritage and Christopher Columbus.

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  • State and local governments: Would be barred from receiving federal funds on Columbus Day if they celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day. The prohibition applies during the 1-year period beginning after Oct. 13, 2025, and on each Columbus Day thereafter.
  • Italian-American communities: Directs nationwide recognition of Oct. 13 as Columbus Day to honor Italian-American heritage and Christopher Columbus and cites 11 Italian-Americans murdered in a New Orleans lynch mob in its findings.
  • Indigenous communities: Creates a federal funding disincentive for jurisdictions that adopt Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Columbus Day, tying holiday recognition to federal grants.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

States and cities lose funds for replacing Columbus Day

This bill would block federal funding to any state or city that celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day. The block would last for the 1-year period starting after October 13, 2025, and would apply again on each federal Columbus Day after that. It would apply despite any other law. If your area makes that change, local programs you use could have less money during those times.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

OH • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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