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Union Calendar No. 219 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3525 
[Report No. 117–297, Part I] 
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National 
Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 25, 2021 
Ms. MENG (for herself, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. 
DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. LIEU, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of 
New York, Mr. CASE, Mr. CARSON, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. LOWENTHAL, 
Ms. DELBENE, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. JAYAPAL, 
Mr. TORRES of New York, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. NAD-
LER, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Ms. 
STRICKLAND, Mr. POCAN, Ms. CHU, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. KAHELE, 
Mr. BOWMAN, Ms. JACOBS of California, and Mr. SOTO) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 
and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period 
to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
concerned 
APRIL 25, 2022 
Additional sponsors: Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. BERA, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Mrs. 
WATSON COLEMAN, Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. CLARKE of New 
York, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. MFUME, Mrs. TRAHAN, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. 
TRONE, Mr. CORREA, Mr. CA´RDENAS, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. COSTA, Mr. 
MOULTON, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. 
STANSBURY, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. PORTER, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn-
sylvania, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. 
SAN NICOLAS, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Mr. KILMER, Mr. JONES, Mr. PAYNE, 
Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. BUSH, Ms. DEAN, Mrs. TORRES of 
California, Mr. COHEN, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Ms. 
BROWN of Ohio, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. TITUS, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. 
PETERS, Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. BASS, Mr. RUPPERS-
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BERGER, Mr. TONKO, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. 
AUCHINCLOSS, Mr. WELCH, Mr. EVANS, Ms. WILD, Mr. PAPPAS, Ms. 
KUSTER, Ms. WEXTON, Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. HOYER, Mr. 
GARAMENDI, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. CLEAVER, 
Ms. BROWNLEY, Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. 
MORELLE, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. CASTEN, Mrs. 
BUSTOS, Mr. LEVIN of California, Mr. AGUILAR, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, 
Mr. SMITH
of Washington, Mr. MCEACHIN, Ms. SA´NCHEZ, Ms. 
PRESSLEY, Mr. STANTON, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. PAL-
LONE, Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Ms. OMAR, 
Mr. SABLAN, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi 
APRIL 25, 2022 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
APRIL 25, 2022 
Committee on House Administration discharged; committed to the Committee 
of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 25, 2021] 
A BILL 
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation 
of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History 
and Culture, 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 Museum of Asian Pa-
cific American History and Culture Act’’. 
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established the Commis-
sion to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum 
of Asian Pacific American History and Culture (hereafter 
in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Commission’’). 
(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; 
(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— 
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(1)(A) a demonstrated commitment to the re-
search, study, or promotion of Asian Pacific Amer-
ican history, art, political or economic status, or cul-
ture; 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 
Asian Pacific American history; 
(iv) experience in studying the issue of the rep-
resentation of Asian Pacific Americans 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. 
(d) 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. 
(e) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Commission— 
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(1) shall not affect the powers of the Commission; 
and 
(2) shall be filled in the same manner as the 
original appointment was made. 
(f) 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. 
(g) PROHIBITION.—No employee of the Federal Gov-
ernment may serve as a member of the Commission. 
SEC. 3. 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 regarding the feasibility of 
establishing and maintaining a National Museum of 
Asian Pacific American History and Culture in 
Washington, DC, and its environs (hereafter in this 
Act referred to as the ‘‘Museum’’). 
(2) REPORT ON ISSUES.—The Commission shall 
submit to the President and Congress a report that 
addresses the following issues: 
(A) The availability and cost of collections 
to be acquired and housed in the Museum. 
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(B) The impact of the Museum on existing 
Asian Pacific American history-related muse-
ums. 
(C) In consultation with the Smithsonian 
Institution, develop criteria for evaluating pos-
sible locations for the Museum in Washington, 
DC, and its environs. 
(D) The feasibility of the Museum becoming 
part of the Smithsonian Institution, taking into 
account the Museum’s potential impact on the 
Smithsonian’s existing facilities maintenance 
backlog, collections storage needs, and identified 
construction or renovation costs for new or exist-
ing museums. 
(E) The governance and organizational 
structure from which the Museum should operate. 
(F) Best practices for engaging Asian Pa-
cific Americans 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. 
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(b) FUNDRAISING PLAN.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall develop 
a fundraising plan that will address the ability to 
support the establishment, operation, and mainte-
nance of the Museum through contributions from the 
public. 
(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In developing the fund-
raising plan under paragraph (1), the Commission 
shall consider issues relating to funding the oper-
ations and maintenance of the Museum in perpetuity 
without reliance on appropriations of Federal funds. 
(3) INDEPENDENT
REVIEW.—The Commission 
shall obtain an independent review of the viability of 
the plan developed under paragraph (1) and such re-
view shall include an analysis as to whether the plan 
is able to achieve the level of resources necessary to 
fund the construction of the Museum and the oper-
ations and maintenance of the Museum in perpetuity 
without reliance on appropriations of Federal funds. 
(4) SUBMISSION.—The Commission shall submit 
the plan developed under paragraph (1) and the re-
view conducted under paragraph (3) to the Commit-
tees on House Administration, Natural Resources, 
and Appropriations of the House of Representatives 
and the Committees on Rules and Administration, 
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Energy and Natural Resources, and Appropriations 
of the Senate. 
(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 House Administration, Natural Resources, and Ap-
propriations of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittees on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural 
Resources, and Appropriations of the Senate recommenda-
tions for a legislative plan of action on the feasibility of 
establishing and constructing the Museum. 
(d) NATIONAL
CONFERENCE.—Not later than 18 
months after the date on which the initial members of the 
Commission are appointed under section 2, 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 Asian 
Pacific Americans. 
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. 
(a) COMPENSATION.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—A member of the Commis-
sion— 
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(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. 
(3) GIFTS, BEQUESTS, AND DEVISES.—The Com-
mission may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, 
bequests, or devises of money, services, or real or per-
sonal property for the purpose of aiding or facili-
tating the work of the Commission. 
(4) FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.—The 
Commission shall not be subject to the Federal Advi-
sory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). 
(b) 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 3 are sub-
mitted. 
(c) FUNDING.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall be sole-
ly responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and 
payment of the expenses of, the Commission. 
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(2) PROHIBITION.—No Federal funds may be ob-
ligated to carry out this Act. 
(d) DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION.— 
(1) DIRECTOR AND STAFF.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Commission may 
employ and compensate an executive director 
and any other additional personnel that are nec-
essary to enable the Commission to perform the 
duties of the Commission. 
(B) RATES OF PAY.—Rates of pay for per-
sons employed under subparagraph (A) shall be 
consistent with the rates of pay allowed for em-
ployees of a temporary organization under sec-
tion 3161 of title 5, United States Code. 
(2) NOT
FEDERAL
EMPLOYMENT.—Any indi-
vidual employed under this section shall not be con-
sidered a Federal employee for the purpose of any law 
governing Federal employment. 
(3) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph 
(B), on request of the Commission, the head of a 
Federal agency may provide technical assistance 
to the Commission. 
(B) PROHIBITION.—No Federal employees 
may be detailed to the Commission. 
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Union Calendar No. 219 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3525 
[Report No. 117–297, Part I] 
A BILL 
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential 
Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific 
American History and Culture, and for other 
purposes. 
APRIL 25, 2022 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with 
an amendment 
APRIL 25, 2022 
Committee on House Administration discharged; com-
mitted to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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