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Michael Rulli (R-OH)

Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2026 as Italian and Italian American Heritage Month.

H.Res. 1604 · House resolution International Affairs

A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

This resolution calls on the people of the United States to observe October 2026 as Italian and Italian American Heritage Month. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Rulli and Ms. DeLauro on October 1, 2026. The measure recognizes the large contributions that Italian and Italian American individuals have made across history in fields such as medicine, philosophy, music, and athletics. It highlights how the Italian and Italian American community has enriched the lives of people in the nation and the world. Additionally, the text notes that the success and strength of the United States rely on the qualities shown by diverse heritages, including the Italian and Italian American community. Ultimately, the resolved section urges citizens to acknowledge this heritage month with appropriate events and activities.