Bill · H.Res. 1622· House(119-HRES-1622)
Expressing support for the preservation, protection, and maintenance of statues and monuments honoring Christopher Columbus as an enduring testament to the Nation's history, heritage, and identity.
- Introduced
- 10/9/2026
- Last activity
- 10/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Claudia Tenney
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for keeping, protecting, and maintaining statues and monuments that honor Christopher Columbus. It highlights that Columbus is a consequential historical figure whose voyages began sustained contact between Europe and the Americas. The text notes that Columbus Day has been a federal holiday since 1937 and holds cultural significance. It points out that monuments like the one in Syracuse, New York, were funded by working-class Italian immigrants facing discrimination. The measure condemns efforts to remove the Syracuse Columbus Monument and links monument removals to broader national patterns by radicals seeking to erase historical symbols. Finally, it reaffirms a commitment to preserving American history and the legacy of Christopher Columbus during the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of Immigrant Heritage: Under resolved clause (2), the text condemns efforts to remove the Columbus Monument in Syracuse, New York. This could be viewed as positive because the monument was funded by the city's working-class Italian immigrant community as a testament to their identity and contribution.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Disregard for Concerns Over Monument Removal: The text does not explicitly identify negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people within the provided text, as it focuses entirely on expressing support for the preservation of Christopher Columbus monuments and condemning their removal.
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 10/9/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey