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(3) Two members, each of whom shall be a
qualified citizen described in subsection (b), ap-
pointed by the President on the recommendation of
the Governor of Indiana.
(4) Two members, each of whom shall be a
qualified citizen described in subsection (b), ap-
pointed by the President on the recommendation of
the Governor of Kentucky.
(5) Two members, each of whom shall be Mem-
bers of the House of Representatives from the State
of Illinois, appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
(6) One member, who shall be a Senator from
the State of Illinois, appointed by the Majority
Leader of the Senate.
(7) One member, who shall be a Senator, ap-
pointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate.
(8) One member, who shall be a Member of the
House of Representatives, appointed by the Minority
Leader of the House of Representatives.
(9) One member, who shall be a Senator, ap-
pointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.
(b) QUALIFIED CITIZEN.—A qualified citizen de-
scribed in this subsection is a private citizen of the United
States with—
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(1) a demonstrated dedication to educating oth-
ers about the importance of historical figures and
events; and
(2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of
Abraham Lincoln.
(c) TIME OF APPOINTMENT.—Each initial appoint-
ment of a member of the Commission shall be made before
the expiration of the 120-day period beginning on the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(d) CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP.—If a member
was appointed to the Commission as a Member of Con-
gress and the member ceases to be a Member of Congress,
that member may continue as a member for not longer
than the 30-day period beginning on the date that member
ceases to be a Member of Congress.
(e) TERMS.—Each member shall be appointed for the
life of the Commission.
(f) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Commission shall
be filled in the manner in which the original appointment
was made.
(g) BASIC PAY.—Members shall serve without pay.
(h) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member shall receive
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence,
in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5,
United States Code.
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(i) QUORUM.—Five members of the Commission shall
constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hear-
ings.
(j) CHAIRPERSON.—The Chairperson shall be des-
ignated by the President from among the members of the
Commission appointed under section 5(a)(1). The term of
office of the Chairperson shall be for the life of the Com-
mission.
(k) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at the
call of the Chairperson. Periodically, the Commission shall
hold its meeting in Springfield, Illinois.
SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF.
(a) DIRECTOR.—The Commission may appoint and
fix the pay of a Director and any additional personnel as
the Commission considers appropriate.
(b) APPLICABILITY
OF CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE
LAWS.—
(1) DIRECTOR.—The Director of the Commis-
sion may be appointed without regard to the provi-
sions of title 5, United States Code, governing ap-
pointments in the competitive service, and may be
paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51
and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relat-
ing to classification and General Schedule pay rates.
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(2) STAFF.—The staff of the Commission shall
be appointed subject to the provisions of title 5,
United States Code, governing appointments in the
competitive service, and shall be paid in accordance
with the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III
of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification
and General Schedule pay rates.
SEC. 7. POWERS.
(a) HEARINGS
AND SESSIONS.—The Commission
may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hear-
ings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and
receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate.
(b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any mem-
ber or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the
Commission, take any action which the Commission is au-
thorized to take by this section.
(c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Commission
may secure directly from any department or agency of the
United States information necessary to enable it to carry
out this Act. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Com-
mission, the head of that department or agency shall fur-
nish that information to the Commission.
(d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United
States mails in the same manner and under the same con-
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ditions as other departments and agencies of the United
States.
(e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon
the request of the Commission, the Administrator of Gen-
eral Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reim-
bursable basis, the administrative support services nec-
essary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities
under this Act.
SEC. 8. REPORTS.
(a) INTERIM REPORTS.—The Commission may sub-
mit to the Congress interim reports as the Commission
considers appropriate.
(b) FINAL REPORT.—The Commission shall transmit
a final report to the Congress not later than the expiration
of the 4-year period beginning on the date of the formation
of the Commission. The final report shall contain—
(1) a detailed statement of the findings and
conclusions of the Commission;
(2) the recommendations of the Commission;
and
(3) any other information the Commission con-
siders appropriate.
SEC. 9. TERMINATION.
The Commission shall terminate 120 days after sub-
mitting its final report pursuant to section 8.
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SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums
as may be necessary to carry out this Act.
SEC. 11. BUDGET ACT COMPLIANCE.
Any spending authority (as defined in subparagraphs
(A) and (C) of section 401(c)(2) of the Congressional
Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 651(c)(2)(A) and (C)))
under this Act shall be effective only to such extent and
in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.
Passed the House of Representatives October 4,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.