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

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2026-10-01
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Michael A. Rulli
Michael A. Rulli
Republican · OH · Representative
Votes with party: 95.8% (637 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-10-01

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1604 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1604 Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2026 as Italian and Italian American Heritage Month. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2026 Mr. Rulli (for himself and Ms. DeLauro) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2026 as Italian and Italian American Heritage Month. Whereas Italian and Italian American Heritage Month is an appropriate time to recognize the enormous contributions the Italian and Italian American people have made to this country and the world throughout our history, including generals, admirals, doctors, philosophers, statesmen, musicians, athletes, and Nobel laureates; Whereas Italian and Italian American Heritage Month is held to salute the Italian and Italian American community and to exhibit appreciation for their culture and their heritage that have immeasurably enriched the lives of the people of this Nation and the world; Whereas the strength and success of the United States, the vitality of our communities, and the effectiveness of our American society depend, in great measure, upon the distinctive and sterling qualities demonstrated by people of diverse races, heritages, and ethnicities, exemplified by members of the Italian and Italian American community, who share with us their rich and unique heritage; and Whereas it is fitting and proper that October 2026 be observed as Italian and Italian American Heritage Month throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That in order to recognize the enormous contributions Italian and Italian American people have made to this country and the world throughout our history, the House of Representatives urges the people of the United States to acknowledge Italian and Italian American Heritage Month and to observe the month with appropriate events and activities. <all>
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