HRES 789 United States House · 119th Congress

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".

This resolution (HRES 789) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for observing the second Monday in October as "Columbus Day," recognizing Christopher Columbus's historical role and his significance to the Italian-American community. It does not create new law or policy but affirms the existing national observance of the holiday. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Garbarino and 10 co-sponsors in October 2025. It honors Columbus's legacy as connected to Italian-American contributions, without altering current federal holiday status.
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Introduced Oct 6, 2025 Last action Oct 6, 2025
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