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.

This resolution states that the House of Representatives supports preserving and protecting statues and monuments honoring Christopher Columbus. It condemns efforts in Syracuse, New York, to remove the city's Columbus Monument, which was funded by Italian immigrant families and dedicated in 1934. It also restates the House's commitment to preserving American history, including Columbus's legacy, during the 250th anniversary of the United States. The resolution expresses a position and does not create new laws, funding, or requirements.

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Sponsors

• Claudia Tenney Republican sponsor
• 4 cosponsors