To prohibit Federal funds from being provided to any State or local government that celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day, and for other purposes.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10791, would prevent federal funds from going to any state or local government that chooses to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Columbus Day. The bill's title suggests it also includes other related measures, but the full details of these are not yet available.
The primary impact would be on state and local governments that have adopted Indigenous Peoples Day as an official observance, potentially affecting their funding from the federal government. It is not yet clear from the available information whether this prohibition would apply universally or under specific conditions.
H.R. 10791 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Michael Rulli on October 9, 2026, and is currently in the introduction phase. As the full text of the bill has not been published, its specific provisions and the exact nature of the "other purposes" remain unknown. The bill will need to undergo further legislative processes, including committee review and potential votes, to advance.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10791 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10791, would prevent federal funds from going to any state or local government that chooses to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Columbus Day. The bill's title suggests it also includes other related measures, but the full details of these are not yet available. The primary impact would be on state and local governments that have adopted Indigenous Peoples Day as an official observance, potentially affecting their funding from the federal government. It is not yet clear from the available information whether this prohibition would apply universally or under specific conditions. H.R. 10791 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Michael Rulli on October 9, 2026, and is currently in the introduction phase. As the full text of the bill has not been published, its specific provisions and the exact nature of the "other purposes" remain unknown. The bill will need to undergo further legislative processes, including committee review and potential votes, to advance.
- Has H.R. 10791 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.R. 10791 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10791?
- H.R. 10791 was sponsored by Rep. Michael Rulli [R-OH6] (Republican-OH), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10791?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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