Introduced
March 17, 2026
Mr. Moore of West Virginia (for himself, Mr. Mackenzie, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Courtney, Ms. Malliotakis, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, and Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Honoring the extraordinary contributions of Irish Americans to the American War for Independence on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- (1) honors the courage, sacrifice, and indispensable contributions of Irish Americans during the American War for Independence;
- (2) recognizes the profound impact of Irish-born patriots and their descendants in securing the liberty and founding principles of the United States;
- (3) celebrates the shared values of freedom and self-determination that linked the American and Irish experiences;
- (4) encourages all Americans to reflect on this heritage as part of the Semiquincentennial commemoration of the Nation’s founding; and
- (5) extends its deepest gratitude to the Irish-American community for its historic and ongoing role in the American story.