Rhode Island S3349: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAN

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 4, 2026:

2026 -- S 3349 ======== LC006550 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ SENATERESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Senators de la Cruz, Rogers, Lawson, Britto, Lauria, DiMario, Pearson, Urso, Burke, and Sosnowski Date Introduced: June 04, 2026 Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration WHEREAS, Rhode Island takes immense pride in its cultural diversity and heritage, and proudly recognizes the significant contributions of the Portuguese American community since colonial times; and WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Day of Portugal advocates for honoring all Portuguese Americans by declaring June as Portuguese American Heritage Month in the State of Rhode Island; and WHEREAS, Portuguese Americans constitute a substantial and vibrant segment of Rhode Island's population, with strong communities in cities including Bristol, East Providence, Cumberland, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Warren, Cranston, West Warwick, Newport, and Providence; and WHEREAS, The contributions of Portuguese Americans to Rhode Island are celebrated annually through cultural events such as the Rhode Island Day of Portugal Heritage Festival and various church and club festivals, showcasing Portuguese culture, music, dance, food, and traditions; and WHEREAS, The Portuguese American community has played a pivotal role in Rhode Island's educational, political, and social advancement, with many leaders and citizens of Portuguese descent serving in public service …

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Sponsors

• Jessica de la Cruz (R, SD-023) · primary sponsor
• Gordon Rogers (R, SD-021)
• Valarie Lawson (D, SD-014)
• Robert Britto (D, SD-018)
• Pamela Lauria (D, SD-032)
• DiMario, Alana (D, SD-036)
• Ryan Pearson (D, SD-019)
• Lori Urso (D, SD-008)
• John Burke (D, SD-009)
• Susan Sosnowski (D, SD-037)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: Senate read and passed
2. June 4, 2026: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

Common questions

What is S3349?

S3349 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAN.

What does S3349 do?

SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

What is the status of S3349?

Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Senate read and passed (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored S3349?

Jessica de la Cruz (R, SD-023), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S3349?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S3349.pdf