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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2742
To authorize the construction of a Native American Cultural Center and
Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma (for himself, Mr. LARGENT, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr.
WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. WATKINS of Oklahoma, and Mr. KILDEE) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Re-
sources
A BILL
To authorize the construction of a Native American Cultural
Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL
CENTER AND MUSEUM.
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the following find-
ings:
(1) In order to promote better understanding
between Indian and non-Indian citizens of the
United States, and in light of the Federal Govern-
ment’s continuing trust responsibilities to Indian
tribes, it is appropriate, desirable, and a proper
function of the Federal Government to provide
grants for the development of a museum designated
to display the heritage and culture of Indian tribes.
(2) In recognition of the unique status and his-
tory of Indian tribes in the State of Oklahoma and
the role of the Federal Government in such history,
it is appropriate and proper for the museum referred
to in paragraph (1) to be located in the State of
Oklahoma.
(b) GRANT.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall offer to
award financial equaling not more than $33,000,000
and technical assistance to the Authority to be used
for the development and construction of a Native
American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma.
(2) AGREEMENT.—To be eligible to receive a
grant under paragraph (1), the appropriate official
of the Authority shall—
(A) enter into a grant agreement with the
Secretary which shall specify the duties of the
Authority under this section, including provi-
sions for continual maintenance of the Center
by the Authority without the use of Federal
funds; and
(B) demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the
Secretary, that the Authority has raised, or has
commitments from private persons or State or
local government agencies for, an amount that
is equal to not less than 66 percent of the cost
to the Authority of the activities to be carried
out under the grant.
(3) LIMITATION.—The amount of any grant
awarded under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 33
percent of the cost of the activities to be funded
under the grant.
(4) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION.—When calculating
the cost share of the Authority under this Act, the
Secretary shall reduce such cost share obligation by
the fair market value of the approximately 300 acres
of land donated by Oklahoma City for the Center, if
such land is used for the Center.
(c) DEFINITIONS.—For the purposes of this Act:
(1) AUTHORITY.—The term ‘‘Authority’’ means
the Native American Cultural and Educational Au-
thority of Oklahoma, and agency of the State of
Oklahoma.
(2) CENTER.—The term ‘‘Center’’ means the
Native American Cultural Center and Museum au-
thorized pursuant to this section.
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means
the Secretary of the Interior.
(d) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There
are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to
grant assistance under subsection (b)(1), $8,250,000 for
each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006.
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