# 119-hres-1604: Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2026 as Italian and Italian American Heritage Month.

119-hres-1604, Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2026 as Italian and Italian American Heritage Month., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH); status introduced (as of 2026-10-09).

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- As of: 2026-10-09
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1604
- Congress: 119
- Title: Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2026 as Italian and Italian American Heritage Month.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-09

## Summary

**Italian and Italian American Heritage Month** would be observed nationwide in October 2026 under this resolution, urging public recognition and celebration. The text praises the cultural, civic, and economic contributions of Italian and Italian American communities and encourages nationwide events and activities to honor that heritage. It presents a formal, nonbinding call for the public to acknowledge the month through appropriate ceremonies and community programs.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5450: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-137: TCJA Permanency Act
- 119-hr-6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1604 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1604)

## Related
- [119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8870)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-5450: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5450)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-137: TCJA Permanency Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-137)
- [119-hr-6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6766)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1604 (as of 2026-10-09).