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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5739· House(119-HR-5739)

Italian Heroes and Heritage Act

Rep. Rulli
Age: 57 years
Ohio
Introduced
10/10/2025
Last activity
10/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Michael Rulli
Cosponsors
None
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Italian Heroes and Heritage Act," seeks to prohibit the distribution of Federal funds to specific government entities. It targets any State or local government that celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day. The legislation finds that Christopher Columbus's voyage and the historical honoring of Italian-Americans should be maintained. It mandates that no Federal funds be obligated or disbursed to these governments during a specific timeframe and on subsequent Columbus Days.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill uses federal funding as a lever to dictate how state and local governments recognize specific holidays.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?-7

    The bill creates a financial penalty for governments that choose to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-6

    The bill penalizes governments that celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, which can negatively impact the recognition of Indigenous cultures.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5

    The bill restricts the disbursement of federal funds to state and local governments that celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.