In one of his final acts as House speaker, Paul Ryan (R-WI) is pushing to add thousands of new work visas for Irish nationals as a tribute to his ancestors, according to a Friday Politico report.
The legislation cleared in the House and is reportedly sailing for a win in the Senate next week as well.
Per Politico, Ryan has long had his sights set on the Emerald Isle, floating his ambition to one day become the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland.