H.Res. 1356

[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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