report submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of sub-
section (a), the Commission shall submit for consideration 
to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 
House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropria-
tions of the House of Representatives and the Committees 
on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural Re-
sources, and Appropriations of the Senate recommenda-
tions for a legislative plan of action to establish and con-
struct 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 3, the Commis-
sion 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. 5. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION. 
(a) DIRECTOR AND STAFF.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may em-
ploy and compensate an executive director and any 
other additional personnel that are necessary to en-
able the Commission to perform the duties of the 
Commission. 
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(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 
employment. 
(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. 
(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. 
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(2) TRAVEL
EXPENSES.—A member of the 
Commission shall be allowed a per diem allowance 
for travel expenses, at rates consistent with those 
authorized 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 
Commission shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). 
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 are submitted. 
SEC. 8. FUNDING. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall be solely 
responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and pay-
ment of the expenses of, the Commission. 
(b) PROHIBITION.—No Federal funds may be obli-
gated to carry out this Act. 
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