Bill · H.Res. 789· House(119-HRES-789)

Expressing support for the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his impact on the Italian-American community, and recognizing the second Monday in October as "Columbus Day".

Age: 42 years

New York

Introduced: 10/6/2025
Last activity: 10/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Andrew Garbarino
Cosponsors: - 10 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

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 the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his impact on the Italian-American community. It recognizes the second Monday in October as "Columbus Day." The text notes that Columbus's arrival in the New World changed the course of history and played an integral role in the founding of the United States. It further states that Columbus has been honored for generations as a pillar of American heritage and culture. Finally, the resolution honors the contributions of the Italian-American community influenced by Columbus.

Yes

Would white Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors a historical figure associated with European heritage.

The opposite

Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-1
The bill celebrates a figure whose arrival is central to historical discussions regarding racial equity and indigenous history.