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H.R. 1596 (115th)

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

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

17 March 2017

Last action

27 March 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Sponsors

Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10]

Subjects

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Source updated

11 August 2025

Summary

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 report to the President and Congress on: its recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment of the museum in Washington, DC; the availability and cost of the collections to be acquired and housed; the impact of the museum on regional Irish-American-related museums; whether the museum should be located within the Smithsonian Institution; the governance and organizational structure of the museum; how to engage the Irish-American community in the museum's development and design; and the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the museum. 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.

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Timeline

  1. 17 March 2017

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 March 2017

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 27 March 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Source: Committee

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