U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1622: Expressing support for the preservation, protection, and maintenance of statues and monuments honoring Christopher Columbus as an enduring testament to the Nation's history, heritage, and identity.
Status: In committee, October 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 9, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1622 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 9, 2026 Ms. Tenney (for herself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey , and Mr. Langworthy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing support for the preservation, protection, and maintenance of statues and monuments honoring Christopher Columbus as an enduring testament to the Nation's history, heritage, and identity. Whereas the United States of America was discovered as a result of the courage, sacrifice, and vision of Christopher Columbus, whose story is reflected in monuments across the country, and these monuments belong to all Americans as shared civic and educational landmarks; Whereas Christopher Columbus is a consequential figure in world history whose voyages beginning in 1492 initiated sustained contact between Europe and the Americas and profoundly influenced the subsequent history of this great country and the only nation founded on an idea that liberty and equality are a human birthright from God; Whereas Columbus Day has been observed as a Federal holiday since 1937 and holds deep cultural and historical significance for all Americans; Whereas statues and monuments remembering Christopher Columbus possess historical significance not only because of the individual they depict, but also because of the communities that built, funded, dedicated, and maintained them; Whereas the Columbus Monument …
Sponsors
- Claudia Tenney (R, HD-024) · primary sponsor
- Christopher Smith (R, HD-NJ-4)
- Nicholas Langworthy (R, HD-023)
- Andrew Garbarino (R, HD-002)
- Nicole Malliotakis (R, HD-011)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Common questions
- What is HR1622?
- HR1622 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing support for the preservation, protection, and maintenance of statues and monuments honoring Christopher Columbus as an enduring testament to the Nation's history, heritage, and identity.
- What is the status of HR1622?
- In committee as of October 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (October 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1622?
- Claudia Tenney (R, HD-024), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1622?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1622
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