H.R. 10791
Italian Heroes and Heritage Act
Summary:
• The bill, titled the "Italian Heroes and Heritage Act," prohibits federal funds from being provided to any state or local government that celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day.
• The funding prohibition applies beginning after October 12, 2026, and continues each Columbus Day thereafter.
• Congress expresses that October 12th should continue to be celebrated nationwide as Christopher Columbus Day to honor Italian-American heritage.
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• The funding prohibition applies beginning after October 12, 2026, and continues each Columbus Day thereafter.
• Congress expresses that October 12th should continue to be celebrated nationwide as Christopher Columbus Day to honor Italian-American heritage.
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