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House adopts resolutions recognizing Italian American Heritage, domestic violence awareness and dispute resolution day; asks Congress to act on pandemic fraud

October 25, 2025 | 2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan


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House adopts resolutions recognizing Italian American Heritage, domestic violence awareness and dispute resolution day; asks Congress to act on pandemic fraud
The Michigan House adopted multiple resolutions during the session.

House Resolution 183, introduced by Representative Aragona, declared October 2025 as Italian American Appreciation Month in Michigan. Aragona told the chamber roughly "450,000 Michiganders are of Italian American descent" and spoke about entrepreneurship, family businesses and heritage, saying in part, "we have the best cuisine in the world." The House adopted the resolution by voice vote.

House Resolution 184, introduced by Representative Wolford, urged the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 1156, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, to give federal and state authorities additional time to hold fraudsters accountable and recover stolen taxpayer funds. The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

House Resolution 185, introduced by Representative Young, declared October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Young described the scope of domestic violence and cited public data: "According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4 in 10 women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetimes," and Michigan State Police data cited on the floor showed nearly 65,000 domestic violence incidents. Young urged colleagues to support survivors and ensure laws and services are responsive. The House adopted the resolution; the sponsor's floor substitute H-1 was adopted earlier.

House Resolution 186, introduced by Representative Bonak, declared Oct. 16, 2025, as Community Dispute Resolution Day and recognized the Community Dispute Resolution Act of 1988 and courts' oversight of 16 centers statewide. Bonak highlighted the role of local centers, including the Marquette Alger Resolution Center, in easing burdens on the court system. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.

Action and next steps: The resolutions were adopted or in the case of HR184 referred to committee. The transcript records floor remarks and adoptions; it does not record subsequent state proclamations or implementation actions.

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