# 119-hres-1356: A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.

119-hres-1356, A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1356
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-19

## Summary

**Commemorates the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities** by formally recognizing Portugal Day, honoring the contributions of Portuguese Americans, and reaffirming the partnership between the United States and Portugal. The resolution highlights Luis Vaz de Camoes as a key Portuguese literary figure, notes June 10 celebrations in U.S. communities in California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Jersey, and emphasizes the longstanding diplomatic friendship between the two nations. The measure is declaratory and ceremonial in nature.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA), 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-4583: Living Donor Protection Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1356 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1356)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-4583: Living Donor Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4583)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1356 (as of 2026-08-19).