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Union Calendar No. 327 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 863 
[Report No. 113–411, Parts I and II] 
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National 
Women’s History Museum, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2013 
Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York (for herself, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Ms. 
NORTON, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. MOORE, Mr. MORAN, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali-
fornia, Mr. HONDA, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. 
CICILLINE, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali-
fornia, Mr. PETERS of Michigan, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. 
MCGOVERN, and Ms. BROWN of Florida) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addi-
tion to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
APRIL 10, 2014 
Reported from the Committee on House Administration 
MAY 6, 2014 
Additional sponsors: Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. 
CLAY, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. ROYBAL- 
ALLARD, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. TONKO, Ms. HAHN, Mr. 
LOWENTHAL, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, 
Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mrs. ELLMERS, 
Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. 
KUSTER, Mr. PETERS of California, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. 
PAYNE, Mr. HOLT, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. 
RIGELL, Mr. SERRANO, Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Mr. NADLER, Ms. 
JACKSON LEE, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. MEEKS, Mrs. MCMORRIS 
RODGERS, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. 
WILSON of Florida, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. O’ROURKE, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. 
LEVIN, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. OWENS, Ms. EDWARDS, Ms. 
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HANABUSA, Mr. KING of New York, Ms. DELBENE, Mrs. MCCARTHY of 
New York, Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. WALZ, Ms. CHU, Ms. MCCOL-
LUM, Ms. MENG, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. HANNA, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, 
Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. LATTA, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. 
THOMPSON of California, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. DENT, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. 
HOYER, Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. 
WEBSTER of Florida, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. PINGREE of 
Maine, Ms. ESTY, Ms. LOFGREN, and Mr. CARTWRIGHT 
MAY 6, 2014 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 27, 2013] 
A BILL 
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation 
of a National Women’s History Museum, and for other 
purposes. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives 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 a National Women’s History Mu-
seum Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) 
COMMISSION.—The 
term 
‘‘Commission’’ 
means the Commission to Study the Potential Cre-
ation of a National Women’s History Museum estab-
lished by section 3(a). 
(2) MUSEUM.—The term ‘‘Museum’’ means the 
National Women’s History Museum. 
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established the Commis-
sion to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s 
History Museum. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Commission shall be com-
posed of 8 members, of whom— 
(1) 2 members shall be appointed by the major-
ity leader of the Senate; 
(2) 2 members shall be appointed by the Speaker 
of the House of Representatives; 
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(3) 2 members shall be appointed by the minor-
ity leader of the Senate; and 
(4) 2 members shall be appointed by the minor-
ity leader of the House of Representatives. 
(c) QUALIFICATIONS.—Members of the Commission 
shall be appointed to the Commission from among individ-
uals, or representatives of institutions or entities, who pos-
sess— 
(1)(A) a demonstrated commitment to the re-
search, study, or promotion of women’s history, art, 
political or economic status, or culture; and 
(B)(i) expertise in museum administration; 
(ii) expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cul-
tural institutions; 
(iii) experience in the study and teaching of 
women’s history; 
(iv) experience in studying the issue of the rep-
resentation of women in art, life, history, and culture 
at the Smithsonian Institution; or 
(v) extensive experience in public or elected serv-
ice; 
(2) experience in the administration of, or the 
planning for, the establishment of, museums; or 
(3) experience in the planning, design, or con-
struction of museum facilities. 
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(d) PROHIBITION.—No employee of the Federal Gov-
ernment may serve as a member of the Commission. 
(e) DEADLINE FOR INITIAL APPOINTMENT.—The ini-
tial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later 
than the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act. 
(f) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Commission–– 
(1) shall not affect the powers of the Commission; 
and 
(2) shall be filled in the same manner as the 
original appointment was made. 
(g) CHAIRPERSON.—The Commission shall, by major-
ity vote of all of the members, select 1 member of the Com-
mission to serve as the Chairperson of the Commission. 
SEC. 4. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. 
(a) REPORTS.— 
(1) PLAN
OF
ACTION.—The Commission shall 
submit to the President and Congress a report con-
taining the recommendations of the Commission with 
respect to a plan of action for the establishment and 
maintenance of a National Women’s History Museum 
in Washington, DC. 
(2) REPORT ON ISSUES.—The Commission shall 
submit to the President and Congress a report that 
addresses the following issues: 
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(A) The availability and cost of collections 
to be acquired and housed in the Museum. 
(B) The impact of the Museum on regional 
women history-related museums. 
(C) Potential locations for the Museum in 
Washington, DC, and its environs. 
(D) Whether the Museum should be part of 
the Smithsonian Institution. 
(E) The governance and organizational 
structure from which the Museum should operate. 
(F) Best practices for engaging women in 
the development and design of the Museum. 
(G) The cost of constructing, operating, and 
maintaining the Museum. 
(3) DEADLINE.—The reports required under 
paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be submitted not later 
than the date that is 18 months after the date of the 
first meeting of the Commission. 
(b) FUNDRAISING PLAN.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall develop 
a fundraising plan to support the establishment, oper-
ation, and maintenance of the Museum through con-
tributions from the public. 
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(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In developing the fund-
raising plan under paragraph (1), the Commission 
shall consider— 
(A) the role of the National Women’s His-
tory Museum (a nonprofit, educational organiza-
tion described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 that was incorporated in 
1996 in Washington, DC, and dedicated for the 
purpose of establishing a women’s history mu-
seum) in raising funds for the construction of the 
Museum; and 
(B) issues relating to funding the operations 
and maintenance of the Museum in perpetuity. 
(c) LEGISLATION TO CARRY OUT PLAN OF ACTION.— 
Based on the recommendations contained in the report sub-
mitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), the 
Commission shall submit for consideration to the Commit-
tees on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Adminis-
tration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the 
House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and 
Administration, Energy and Natural Resources, and Ap-
propriations of the Senate recommendations for a legisla-
tive plan of action to establish and construct the Museum. 
(d) NATIONAL
CONFERENCE.—Not later than 18 
months after the date on which the initial members of the 
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Commission are appointed under section 3, the Commission 
may, in carrying out the duties of the Commission under 
this section, convene a national conference relating to the 
Museum, to be comprised of individuals committed to the 
advancement of the life, art, history, and culture of women. 
SEC. 5. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION. 
(a) DIRECTOR AND STAFF.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may employ 
and compensate an executive director and any other 
additional personnel that are necessary to enable the 
Commission to perform the duties of the Commission. 
(2) RATES OF PAY.—Rates of pay for persons 
employed under paragraph (1) shall be consistent 
with the rates of pay allowed for employees of a tem-
porary organization under section 3161 of title 5, 
United States Code. 
(b) NOT FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT.—Any individual 
employed under this Act shall not be considered a Federal 
employee for the purpose of any law governing Federal em-
ployment. 
(c) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), on 
request of the Commission, the head of a Federal 
agency may provide technical assistance to the Com-
mission. 
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(2) PROHIBITION.—No Federal employees may 
be detailed to the Commission. 
SEC. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. 
(a) COMPENSATION.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—A member of the Commis-
sion— 
(A) shall not be considered to be a Federal 
employee for any purpose by reason of service on 
the Commission; and 
(B) shall serve without pay. 
(2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—A member of the Com-
mission shall be allowed a per diem allowance for 
travel expenses, at rates consistent with those author-
ized under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, 
United States Code. 
(b) GIFTS, BEQUESTS, DEVISES.—The Commission 
may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or 
devises of money, services, or real or personal property for 
the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Com-
mission. 
(c) FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.—The Com-
mission shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory Com-
mittee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). 
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SEC. 7. TERMINATION. 
The Commission shall terminate on the date that is 
30 days after the date on which the final versions of the 
reports required under section 4(a) are submitted. 
SEC. 8. FUNDING. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall be solely re-
sponsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment 
of the expenses of, the Commission. 
(b) PROHIBITION.—No Federal funds may be obligated 
to carry out this Act. 
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Union Calendar No. 327 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 863 
[Report No. 113–411, Parts I and II] 
A BILL 
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential 
Creation of a National Women’s History Mu-
seum, and for other purposes. 
MAY 6, 2014 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with 
an amendment 
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