A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1356 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1356

    A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the
            Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 10, 2026

  Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Keating, and Mrs. Trahan)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
                           on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION

    A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the
            Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.

Whereas Luis Vaz de Camoes is considered one of Portugal's greatest literary
        figures;
Whereas Camoes is revered for his transformational influence on the Portuguese
        language, similar to that of Shakespeare in the English language;
Whereas the tenth of June honors the legacy of the poet Luis Vaz de Camoes;
Whereas every tenth of June the Portuguese celebrate their national holiday
        known as the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities
        (known colloquially as the Day of Portugal, or Portugal Day);
Whereas the Day of Portugal has been celebrated for decades in Portuguese-
        American communities throughout the United States, including those in
        California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Jersey;
Whereas the Day of Portugal is a celebration of Portuguese heritage and culture
        commemorated throughout the Portuguese communities around the world;
Whereas the United States has a rich history of cultural diversity and
        appreciation, including that of the 1,300,000 Portuguese Americans and
        descendants living in the United States today;
Whereas Portugal was the first neutral nation to establish diplomatic ties with
        the United States;
Whereas through signing of a formal memorandum of understanding, the Embassy of
        Portugal in Washington, DC is officially part of the America250
        celebration marking 250 years of United States independence; and
Whereas the relationship between Portugal and the United States is one of deep
        friendship and steadfast alliance: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes and commemorates the Day of Portugal,
        Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities;
            (2) recognizes and honors the contributions of Portuguese
        Americans to society; and
            (3) reaffirms our commitment to the partnership between the
        United States and Portugal.
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