Prohibits federal funds to states or local governments celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day.
The bill, known as the "Italian Heroes and Heritage Act," expresses Congress's sense that October 12th should remain celebrated as Christopher Columbus Day to honor Italian-American heritage. It prohibits federal funds from being provided to any state or local government that celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day, starting from October 12, 2026.
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