HR 512
2-6-07, House Agreed to Bill by Voice Vote
Placed on Senate Calendar
Calendar No. 234
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 512
[Report No. 110-104]
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 7, 2007
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources
June 26, 2007
Reported by Mr. BINGAMAN, without amendment
AN ACT
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of
the National Museum of the American Latino to develop a plan of action
for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of the American
Latino in Washington, DC, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Commission to Study the Potential Creation
of the National Museum of the American Latino Act of 2007'.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.
(a) In General- There is established the Commission to Study the Potential
Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino (hereafter in this
Act referred to as the `Commission').
(b) Membership- The Commission shall consist of 23 members appointed not
later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act as follows:
(1) The President shall appoint 7 voting members.
(2) The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leader
of the House of Representatives, the majority leader of the Senate,
and the minority leader of the Senate shall each appoint 3 voting members.
(3) In addition to the members appointed under paragraph (2), the Speaker
of the House of Representatives, the minority leader of the House of
Representatives, the majority leader of the Senate, and the minority
leader of the Senate shall each appoint 1 nonvoting member.
(c) Qualifications- Members of the Commission shall be chosen from among
individuals, or representatives of institutions or entities, who possess
either--
(1) a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or promotion of
American Latino life, art, history, political or economic status, or
culture, together with--
(A) expertise in museum administration;
(B) expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions;
(C) experience in the study and teaching of Latino culture and history
at the post-secondary level;
(D) experience in studying the issue of the Smithsonian Institution's
representation of American Latino art, life, history, and culture;
or
(E) extensive experience in public or elected service; or
(2) experience in the administration of, or the planning for the establishment
of, museums devoted to the study and promotion of the role of ethnic,
racial, or cultural groups in American history.
SEC. 3. FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION.
(a) Plan of Action for Establishment and Maintenance of Museum- The Commission
shall submit a report to the President and the Congress containing its
recommendations with respect to a plan of action for the establishment
and maintenance of a National Museum of the American Latino in Washington,
DC (hereafter in this Act referred to as the `Museum').
(b) Fundraising Plan- The Commission shall develop a fundraising plan
for supporting the creation and maintenance of the Museum through contributions
by the American people, and a separate plan on fundraising by the American
Latino community.
(c) Report on Issues- The Commission shall examine (in consultation with
the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution), and submit a report to
the President and the Congress on, the following issues:
(1) The availability and cost of collections to be acquired and housed
in the Museum.
(2) The impact of the Museum on regional Hispanic- and Latino-related
museums.
(3) Possible locations for the Museum in Washington, DC and its environs,
to be considered in consultation with the National Capital Planning
Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts, the Department of the Interior
and Smithsonian Institution.
(4) Whether the Museum should be located within the Smithsonian Institution.
(5) The governance and organizational structure from which the Museum
should operate.
(6) How to engage the American Latino community in the development and
design of the Museum.
(7) The cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum.
(d) Legislation To Carry Out Plan of Action- Based on the recommendations
contained in the report submitted under subsection (a) and the report
submitted under subsection (c), the Commission shall submit for consideration
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives, the Committee on House Administration of the House of
Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate,
the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and the Committees
on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate recommendations
for a legislative plan of action to create and construct the Museum.
(e) National Conference- In carrying out its functions under this section,
the Commission may convene a national conference on the Museum, comprised
of individuals committed to the advancement of American Latino life, art,
history, and culture, not later than 18 months after the commission members
are selected.
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
(a) Facilities and Support of Department of the Interior- The Department
of the Interior shall provide from funds appropriated for this purpose
administrative services, facilities, and funds necessary for the performance
of the Commission's functions. These funds shall be made available prior
to any meetings of the Commission.
(b) Compensation- Each member of the Commission who is not an officer
or employee of the Federal Government may receive compensation for each
day on which the member is engaged in the work of the Commission, at a
daily rate to be determined by the Secretary of the Interior.
(c) Travel Expenses- Each member shall be entitled to travel expenses,
including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable
provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States
Code.
(d) Federal Advisory Committee Act- The Commission is not subject to the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
SEC. 5. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF REPORTS; TERMINATION.
(a) Deadline- The Commission shall submit final versions of the reports
and plans required under section 3 not later than 24 months after the
date of the Commission's first meeting.
(b) Termination- The Commission shall terminate not later than 30 days
after submitting the final versions of reports and plans pursuant to subsection
(a).
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out the activities
of the Commission $2,100,000 for the first fiscal year beginning after
the date of the enactment of this Act and $1,100,000 for the second fiscal
year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Calendar No. 234
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 512
[Report No. 110-104]
AN ACT
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National
Museum of the American Latino to develop a plan of action for the establishment
and maintenance of a National Museum of the American Latino in Washington,
DC, and for other purposes.
June 26, 2007
Reported without amendment
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