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§ 207301. Definition 
In this chapter, the term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Commission for the 
Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad established under section 
207303 of this title. 
§ 207302. Declaration of national interest 
Because the fabric of a society is strengthened by visible reminders of the 
historical roots of the society, it is in the national interest to encourage the 
preservation and protection of the cemeteries, monuments, and historic 
buildings associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens. 
§ 207303. Establishment 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a commission to be known as 
the Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Commission shall consist of 21 members ap-
pointed by the President, 7 of whom shall be appointed after consultation 
with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 7 of whom shall be 
appointed after consultation with the President pro tempore of the Senate. 
(c) TERM.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), a member 
of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. 
(2) VACANCY.—A member appointed to fill a vacancy on the Com-
mission shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the mem-
ber’s predecessor was appointed. 
(3) MEMBER UNTIL SUCCESSOR APPOINTED.—A member may retain 
membership on the Commission until the member’s successor has been 
appointed. 
(d) CHAIRMAN.—The President shall designate the Chairman of the Com-
mission from among its members. 
(e) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at least once every 6 
months. 
(f) COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES.— 
(1) COMPENSATION.—Members of the Commission shall receive no 
pay on account of their service on the Commission. 
(2) EXPENSES.—While away from their homes or regular places of 
business in the performance of services for the Commission, members 
of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem 
in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as individuals employed 
intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under 
section 5703 of title 5. 
§ 207304.
Duties and powers; administrative support 
(a) DUTIES.—The Commission shall— 
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(1) identify and publish a list of cemeteries, monuments, and historic 
buildings located abroad that are associated with the foreign heritage 
of United States citizens from eastern and central Europe, particularly 
cemeteries, monuments, and buildings that are in danger of deteriora-
tion or destruction; 
(2) encourage the preservation and protection of those cemeteries, 
monuments, and historic buildings by obtaining, in cooperation with the 
Secretary of State, assurances from foreign governments that the ceme-
teries, monuments, and buildings will be preserved and protected; and 
(3) prepare and disseminate reports on the condition of, and the 
progress toward preserving and protecting, those cemeteries, monu-
ments, and historic buildings. 
(b) POWERS.— 
(1) HOLD
HEARINGS, REQUEST
ATTENDANCE, TAKE
TESTIMONY, 
AND RECEIVE EVIDENCE.—The Commission or any member it author-
izes may, for the purposes of carrying out this chapter, hold such hear-
ings, sit and act at such times and places, request such attendance, 
take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the Commission con-
siders appropriate. 
(2) APPOINT PERSONNEL AND FIX PAY.—The Commission may ap-
point such personnel (subject to the provisions of title 5 governing ap-
pointments in the competitive service) and may fix the pay of such per-
sonnel (subject to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of 
chapter 53 of title 5), as the Commission considers desirable. 
(3) PROCURE
TEMPORARY
AND
INTERMITTENT
SERVICES.—The 
Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services to the 
same extent as is authorized by section 3109(b) of title 5, but at rates 
for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximum an-
nual rate of basic pay then in effect under section 5376 of title 5. 
(4) DETAIL PERSONNEL TO COMMISISON.—On request of the Com-
mission, the head of any Federal department or agency, including the 
Secretary of State, may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the per-
sonnel of that department or agency to the Commission to assist it in 
carrying out its duties under this chapter. 
(5) SECURE INFORMATION.—The Commission may secure directly 
from any department or agency of the United States, including the De-
partment of State, any information necessary to enable it to carry out 
this chapter. On the request of the Chairman of the Commission, the 
head of the department or agency shall furnish the information to the 
Commission. 
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(6) GIFTS OR DONATIONS.—The Commission may accept, use, and 
dispose of gifts or donations of money or property. 
(7) USE OF MAILS.—The Commission may use the United States 
mails in the same manner and on the same conditions as other depart-
ments and agencies of the United States. 
(c) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.—The Administrator of General Services 
shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis administrative sup-
port services as the Commission may request. 
§ 207305. Reports 
The Commission shall transmit an annual report to the President as soon 
as practicable after the end of each fiscal year. Each report shall include 
a detailed statement of the activities and accomplishments of the Commis-
sion during the preceding fiscal year and any recommendations by the Com-
mission for legislation and administrative actions. 
CHAPTER 2075—AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION 
PROGRAM 
Sec. 
207501.
Purpose. 
207502.
Definitions. 
207503.
Preservation assistance. 
207504.
Battlefield acquisition grant program. 
§ 207501. Purpose 
The purpose of this chapter is to assist citizens, public and private insti-
tutions, and governments at all levels in planning, interpreting, and pro-
tecting sites where historic battles were fought on American soil during the 
armed conflicts that shaped the growth and development of the United 
States, in order that present and future generations may learn and gain in-
spiration from the ground where Americans made their ultimate sacrifice. 
§ 207502. Definitions 
In this chapter: 
(1) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means a State or 
local government. 
(2) ELIGIBLE SITE.—The term ‘‘eligible site’’ means a site— 
(A) that is not within the exterior boundaries of a System unit; 
and 
(B) that is identified in the document entitled ‘‘Report on the 
Nation’s Civil War Battlefields’’, prepared by the Civil War Sites 
Advisory Commission, and dated July 1993. 
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary, acting 
through the American Battlefield Protection Program. 
§ 207503. Preservation assistance 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Using the established national historic preservation 
program to the extent practicable, the Secretary shall encourage, support, 
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assist, recognize, and work in partnership with citizens, Federal, State, 
local, and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, 
and private nonprofit organizations in identifying, researching, evaluating, 
interpreting, and protecting historic battlefields and associated sites on a 
national, State, and local level. 
(b) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.—To carry out subsection (a), the Secretary 
may use a cooperative agreement, grant, contract, or other generally adopt-
ed means of providing financial assistance. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be ap-
propriated $3,000,000 annually to carry out this section, to remain available 
until expended. 
§ 207504. Battlefield acquisition grant program 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish a battlefield acquisi-
tion grant program under which the Secretary may provide grants to eligible 
entities to pay the Federal share of the cost of acquiring interests in eligible 
sites for the preservation and protection of those eligible sites. 
(b) NONPROFIT PARTNERS.—An eligible entity may acquire an interest 
in an eligible site using a grant under this section in partnership with a 
nonprofit organization. 
(c) NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The non-Federal share of the total cost of 
acquiring an interest in an eligible site under this section shall be not less 
than 50 percent. 
(d) LIMITATION ON LAND USE.—An interest in an eligible site acquired 
under this section shall be subject to section 105308(g) of this title. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be ap-
propriated to the Secretary to provide grants under this section 
$10,000,000 for each of fiscal year 2009 to 2013. 
CHAPTER 2077—NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD 
NETWORK TO FREEDOM 
Sec. 
207701.
Purposes. 
207702.
Definitions. 
207703.
Program. 
207704.
Preservation of historic sites or structures. 
207705.
Authorization of appropriations. 
§ 207701.
Purposes 
The purposes of this chapter are— 
(1) to recognize the importance of the Underground Railroad, the 
sacrifices made by those who used the Underground Railroad in search 
of freedom from tyranny and oppression, and the sacrifices made by 
the people who helped them; and 
(2) to authorize the Secretary to coordinate and facilitate Federal 
and non-Federal activities to commemorate, honor, and interpret the 
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