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Introduced on August 29, 2025 by Donald Norcross
This bill would officially name the Peter J. McGuire Memorial and Gravesite in Pennsauken, New Jersey, as the “Peter J. McGuire Memorial National Commemorative Site.” It would not become part of the National Park System. The federal government could partner with public or private groups to offer educational programs at the site and give technical or financial help. The bill also makes clear that property owners keep all their rights; the designation does not restrict what they can do with their property.
The bill explains why the site matters: Peter J. McGuire was a key labor leader who helped start the American Federation of Labor, pushed for the 8-hour workday, and proposed setting aside a day to honor workers, which became Labor Day. The memorial and gravesite have been gathering places for Labor Day tributes for more than a century and are already listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places .