Bill Text: NJ AR78 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Expresses support for federal legislation to study potential creation of National Museum of Irish-American History.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Introduced) 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee [AR78 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2026-AR78-Introduced.html
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2026 SESSION
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman WILLIAM F. MOEN, JR.
District 5 (Camden and Gloucester)
SYNOPSIS
Expresses support for federal legislation to study potential creation of National Museum of Irish-American History.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.
An Assembly Resolution supporting federal legislation establishing a commission to study the potential creation of a National Museum of Irish-American History.
Whereas, Throughout American history, many people immigrated to the United States from Ireland, bringing rich cultural traditions which have contributed to the character of our society; and
Whereas, During the colonial era, an estimated 250,000 Irish people came to this country in hopes of creating a new life for themselves and their families; and
Whereas, Between 1820 and 1860, more than one-third of all immigrants to the United States were of Irish heritage; and
Whereas, Irish-Americans contributed significantly to the culture and economic growth of the United States by taking less desirable and often dangerous jobs, such as farming, coal mining, domestic work, and the building of roads, bridges, canals, and railroads; and
Whereas, Through hard work and determination across generations, Americans of Irish descent achieved social and occupational gains and became teachers, police officers, firefighters, lawyers, authors, artists, business owners, athletes, soldiers, and politicians, succeeding in these and other professions; and
Whereas, Today, approximately 31 million Americans report having Irish ancestry and more than 1 million people in New Jersey claim Irish heritage; and
Whereas, Families of Irish descent have proudly passed down their traditions and heritage to future generations of Americans, making Irish culture part of the fabric of American society; and
Whereas, Notable Irish-Americans from New Jersey have influenced both the State and the United States, such as President Grover Cleveland, musician Bruce Springsteen, actors John Travolta and Anne Hathaway, and United States Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan; and
Whereas, The State of New Jersey celebrates the contributions of individuals with Irish ancestry by recognizing the month of March as "Irish-American Heritage Month"; and
Whereas, Our nation and State have been significantly enriched by the Irish heritage and it is desirable to educate our citizens about the culture, music, art, language, historical struggles, and heritage of Irish-Americans; and
Whereas,
To preserve cultural traditions and educate future generations about the
history and contributions of Irish-Americans to the United States, it is
altogether fitting and proper for the State of New Jersey to support federal
legislation establishing a commission to study the potential creation of a
National Museum of Irish-American History; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The New Jersey General Assembly supports the creation of a National Museum of Irish-American History and urges the Congress and President of the United States to enact legislation studying the potential creation of the museum.
2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly to the President and Vice-President of the United States and to every member of Congress elected from this State.
STATEMENT
This resolution supports federal legislation establishing a commission to study the potential creation of a National Museum of Irish-American History.
The importance of Irish-American history is evidenced through the significant influences of people of Irish descent on American history and culture. Throughout American history, many people immigrated to the United States from Ireland and currently about 31 million Americans and more than 1 million people in New Jersey claim Irish heritage.
Families of Irish descent have proudly passed down their culture and heritage, and notable Irish-Americans from New Jersey have influenced both the United States and this State. The State of New Jersey celebrates the contributions of Irish-Americans by recognizing the month of March as "Irish-American Heritage Month."
To preserve cultural traditions and educate future generations about the historical struggles and the contributions of Irish-Americans to the United States, the State of New Jersey supports federal legislation to study the potential creation of a National Museum of Irish-American History.
