Joint Resolution No. 6 urges the United States Congress to advance the establishment of the National Museum of the American Latino. It highlights the significant contributions of Latinos to the history and culture of the United States across various fields, including science, art, and politics. With approximately 60 million American Latinos making up the largest ethnic minority in the country, the resolution emphasizes the need for a national museum dedicated to their legacy, similar to existing museums for African-Americans and Native Americans.
The resolution notes that the National Museum of the American Latino Act was passed by Congress in 2020 with bipartisan support, aiming to create a museum within the Smithsonian Institution, ideally located near the National Mall. The museum is intended to enhance recognition and appreciation of Latino contributions to American history and culture. The State of New Jersey calls on Congress to continue its efforts in bringing this museum to fruition and mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to key federal leaders.