(ii) all other municipalities that make 
up the original colony; 
(4) to assist in ensuring that the Plymouth 
2020 observances— 
(A) are inclusive; and 
(B) appropriately recognize the experiences 
of all people present in 17th Century Plymouth 
Colony; 
(5) to provide assistance in the development of 
Plymouth-related programs and activities; 
(6) to facilitate international involvement in the 
Plymouth 2020 observances; 
(7) to support and facilitate marketing efforts 
for a commemorative coin, stamp, and related activi-
ties for the Plymouth 2020 observances; and 
(8) to assist in the appropriate development of 
heritage tourism and economic benefits to the 
United States. 
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) COMMEMORATION.—The term ‘‘commemo-
ration’’ means the commemoration of the 400th an-
niversary of— 
(A) the voyage of Mayflower; and 
(B) the founding of Plymouth Colony. 
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(2) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’ 
means the Plymouth 400th Commemoration Com-
mission established by section 4(a). 
(3) GOVERNOR.—The term ‘‘Governor’’ means 
the Governor of Massachusetts. 
(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
(5) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts (including the govern-
mental agencies and entities of the Commonwealth). 
SEC. 4. PLYMOUTH 400TH COMMEMORATION COMMISSION. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a com-
mission to be known as the ‘‘Plymouth 400th Commemo-
ration Commission’’. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Commission shall be 
composed of 15 members, of whom— 
(A) 1 shall be the Director of the Brand 
USA (or a designee); 
(B) 1 shall be appointed by the Secretary 
from among employees of the National Park 
Service; 
(C) 4 shall be appointed by the Secretary, 
taking into consideration the recommendations 
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of the executive committee of Plymouth 400, 
Incorporated; 
(D) 4 shall be appointed by the Secretary, 
taking into consideration recommendations of 
the Governor; and 
(E) 5 shall be appointed by the Secretary 
from among individuals that have an interest 
in, support for, and expertise relating to, the 
commemoration. 
(2) TERM; VACANCIES.— 
(A) TERM.—A member of the Commission 
shall be appointed for the life of the Commis-
sion. 
(B) VACANCIES.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—A vacancy on the 
Commission shall be filled in the same 
manner in which the original appointment 
was made. 
(ii) PARTIAL TERM.—A member ap-
pointed to fill a vacancy on the Commis-
sion shall serve for the remainder of the 
term for which the predecessor of the 
member was appointed. 
(3) MEETINGS.— 
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(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall 
meet— 
(i) not less frequently than twice each 
year; or 
(ii) at the call of— 
(I) the chairperson of the Com-
mission; or 
(II) the majority of the members 
of the Commission. 
(B) INITIAL MEETING.—Not later than 30 
days after the date on which all initial members 
of the Commission have been appointed under 
paragraph (1), the Commission shall hold the 
initial meeting of the Commission. 
(4) VOTING.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall 
act only on an affirmative vote of a majority of 
the members of the Commission. 
(B) QUORUM.—A majority of the members 
of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. 
(5) CHAIRPERSON.—The Secretary shall ap-
point 1 member of the Commission to serve as chair-
person of the Commission, taking into consideration 
any recommendations of the Governor. 
(c) DUTIES OF COMMISSION.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall— 
(A) assist in the planning, development, 
and implementation of programs and activities 
appropriate to the commemoration; 
(B) generally facilitate commemoration ac-
tivities throughout the United States; 
(C) encourage civic, military, historical, 
educational, religious, economic, and other or-
ganizations throughout the United States to or-
ganize and participate in commemoration activi-
ties to expand the understanding and apprecia-
tion of the significance of the founding and 
early history of Plymouth Colony; 
(D) coordinate and facilitate for the public 
scholarly research and publications regarding, 
and interpretation of, the cultures present in 
17th Century Plymouth Colony including the 
English 
colonists 
and 
the 
indigenous 
Wampanoag tribes; and 
(E) ensure that the 400th anniversary of 
Plymouth provides a lasting legacy and long- 
term public benefit by assisting in the develop-
ment of appropriate programs and facilities. 
(2) PLANS; REPORTS.— 
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(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall 
prepare, with respect to each activity carried 
out by the Commission under this section— 
(i) a strategic plan in accordance with 
section 306 of title 5, United States Code; 
and 
(ii) an annual performance plan in ac-
cordance with section 1115 of title 31, 
United States Code. 
(B) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than De-
cember 31, 2021, the Commission shall submit 
to Congress a final report that includes— 
(i) a summary of the activities of the 
Commission; 
(ii) a final accounting of funds re-
ceived and expended by the Commission; 
and 
(iii) any findings or recommendations 
of the Commission. 
(d) POWERS
OF COMMISSION.—The Commission 
may— 
(1) accept donations and make dispersions of 
money, personal services, and real and personal 
property relating to— 
(A) Plymouth Colony; and 
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