Joint Resolution No. 6 urges the United States Congress to advance the establishment of the National Museum of the American Latino. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of Latinos to the United States across various fields, including science, art, and politics, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing their role in the nation's history. With approximately 60 million American Latinos currently in the U.S. and projections indicating they will make up 25% of the population by 2060, the resolution points out the absence of a national museum dedicated solely to their experiences and contributions, unlike those for African-Americans and Native Americans.
The resolution notes that the National Museum of the American Latino was authorized by Congress in 2020 with bipartisan support, intending for it to be located near the National Mall. It asserts that the museum will enhance public understanding and appreciation of Latino culture and history. The resolution calls for the transmission of its contents to key federal leaders and members of Congress from New Jersey, emphasizing the urgency and importance of this initiative.