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HOUSE 1780116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Commission to Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History

Last Action
4/3/2019

Actions

  • 2019-04-03Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • 2019-03-14Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-03-14Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-03-14Introduced in House
  • 2019-03-14Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-14 (00)

Commission to Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History

This bill establishes a commission to study the potential for creating a National Museum of Irish American History.

The commission shall (1) develop and obtain an independent review of a fund-raising plan to support the museum through public contributions, and (2) submit recommendations for a legislative plan of action for the creation and construction of the museum.

The commission may host a national conference on the museum for individuals who are committed to the advancement of Irish-American life, art, history, and culture.

Cosponsors (14)

  • RICHARD NEAL (D-MA)
  • Paul Tonko (D-NY)
  • Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
  • Brian Higgins (D-NY)
  • Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
  • JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
  • Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
  • PETER KING (R-NY)
  • Joe Courtney (D-CT)
  • Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
  • WILLIAM PASCRELL (D-NJ)
  • Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)

Subjects

  • Advisory bodies
  • Europe
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Historical and cultural resources
  • Ireland
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • U.S. history
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