What does Preamble of Peter J. McGuire Labor Day Landmark Act do?

This bill aims to designate the Peter J. McGuire Memorial and Peter J. McGuire Gravesite in Pennsauken, New Jersey, as a National Historic Landmark. The bill's stated purpose is to designate the memorial and gravesite and includes 'other purposes'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Peter J. McGuire Labor Day Landmark Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Peter J. McGuire Labor Day Landmark Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Peter J. McGuire Labor Day Landmark Act do?

This section details the life and legacy of Peter J. McGuire, a prominent figure in the American labor movement. McGuire played a key role in the formation of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the American Federation of Labor. He is credited with proposing and advocating for the establishment of Labor Day. A memorial dedicated to McGuire, the Peter J. McGuire Memorial, was constructed in 1952 and includes a statue, inscriptions, and a colonnade. Since 1906, annual ceremonies have been held at McGuire's gravesite and the memorial to honor his contributions. The Peter J. McGuire Memorial and Peter J. McGuire Gravesite were added to both the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 and 2019, respectively. The section highlights McGuire's significance in labor history and the memorial's integrity and preservation.

What does DESIGNATION OF PETER J. MCGUIRE MEMORIAL NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE of Peter J. McGuire Labor Day Landmark Act do?

This section designates the Peter J. McGuire Memorial and Peter J. McGuire Gravesite in Pennsauken, New Jersey, as the Peter J. McGuire Memorial National Commemorative Site. The Commemorative Site is not considered a unit of the National Park System. The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with public or private entities to provide educational and interpretive facilities and programs. The Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to entities with which cooperative agreements have been established. The designation does not prohibit property owners, including those of the Commemorative Site, from taking actions with respect to their property.

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Peter J. McGuire Labor Day Landmark Act

Last updated: 8/29/2025 · Introduced: 8/29/2025

Author: Donald Norcross (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill designates the Peter J. McGuire Memorial and Peter J. McGuire Gravesite in Pennsauken, New Jersey, as the Peter J. McGuire Memorial National Commemorative Site.
The bill allows the Secretary to collaborate with public or private entities to develop educational programs and facilities at the commemorative site.
The designation does not restrict property owners from taking actions regarding their property, including the commemorative site.

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