Bill · H.R. 2121· House(119-HR-2121)

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

Age: 53 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 3/14/2025
Last activity: 3/14/2025 — Referred 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.
Sponsored by: Brian Fitzpatrick
Cosponsors: - 2 - 16

Arts, Culture, Religion

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill sets up a 23-member commission to study the potential creation of a National Museum of Irish American History. The commission is tasked with putting together a plan of action for the museum, looking at potential locations in Washington, DC, and figuring out costs and governance. It also requires the commission to develop a fundraising plan to support the museum without relying on federal funds. Members of the commission will serve without pay, though they can get travel expenses covered. The bill authorizes appropriations of $2,100,000 for the first fiscal year and $1,100,000 for the second fiscal year to carry out the commission's activities. Finally, the commission will wrap up and terminate 30 days after submitting its final reports and plans.