Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

Bill: 117-hr-3525
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2021-05-25
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Advisory bodies

Art, artists, authorship

Asia

District of Columbia

Historical and cultural resources

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Smithsonian Institution

U.S. history
Latest action: action_date: 2022-06-13
text: Became Public Law No: 117-140.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-05-25
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.</p> <p>The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in the District of Columbia; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum.</p> <p>The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum.</p>

action_date: 2022-04-25
action_desc: Reported to House, Part I
text: <p><b>Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.</p> <p>The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum. </p> <p>The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum. </p> <p>The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses. </p> <p>No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill. </p>

action_date: 2022-04-26
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.</p> <p>The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum. </p> <p>The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum. </p> <p>The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses. </p> <p>No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill. </p>

action_date: 2022-05-19
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p><b>Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.</p> <p>The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum. </p> <p>The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum. </p> <p>The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses. </p> <p>No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill. </p>

action_date: 2022-06-13
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><b>Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.</p> <p>The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum. </p> <p>The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum. </p> <p>The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses. </p> <p>No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill. </p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3525 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. Nadler , 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 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act . 2. Establishment of Commission (a) In general There is established the Commission 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 composed of 8 members, of whom— (1) 2 members shall be appointed by the majority 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 minority leader of the Senate; and (4) 2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (c) Qualifications Members of the Commission shall be appointed to the Commission from among individuals, or representatives of institutions or entities, who possess— (1) (A) a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or promotion of Asian Pacific American history, art, political or economic status, or culture; and (B) (i) expertise in museum administration; (ii) expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions; (iii) experience in the study and teaching of Asian Pacific American history; (iv) experience in studying the issue of the representation of Asian Pacific Americans in art, life, history, and culture at the Smithsonian Institution; or (v) extensive experience in public or elected service; (2) experience in the administration of, or the planning for, the establishment of, museums; or (3) experience in the planning, design, or construction of museum facilities. (d) Deadline for initial appointment The initial 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— (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 majority vote of all of the members, select 1 member of the Commission to serve as the Chairperson of the Commission. 3. Duties of the Commission (a) Reports (1) Plan of action The Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report containing the recommendations of the Commission with respect to a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC (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. (B) The impact of the Museum on regional Asian Pacific American history-related museums. (C) Potential locations for the Museum in Washington, DC, and its environs. (D) Whether the Museum should be part of the Smithsonian Institution. (E) The governance and organizational structure from which the Museum should operate. (F) Best practices for engaging Asian Pacific 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. (b) Fundraising plan (1) In general The Commission shall develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through contributions from the public. (2) Considerations In developing the fundraising plan under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider issues relating to funding the operations 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 review shall include an analysis as to whether the plan is likely to achieve the level of resources necessary to fund the construction of the Museum and the operations 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 review conducted under paragraph (3) to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, 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 submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), the Commission shall submit for consideration to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the Senate recommendations for a legislative plan of action to establish and construct 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. 4. Administrative provisions (a) Compensation Each member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government may receive compensation for each day on which the member is engaged in the work of the Commission, at a daily rate to be determined by the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Facilities and support of Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior shall provide from funds appropriated for this purpose administrative services, facilities, and funds necessary for the performance of the Commission’s functions. These funds shall be made available prior to any meetings of the Commission. (c) 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. (d) Federal Advisory Committee Act The Commission shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). 5. 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 submitted. 6. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act. (b) Availability Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall remain available until expended, or until the termination of the Commission, whichever comes first.

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3525 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act . 2. Establishment of Commission (a) In general There is established the Commission 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 composed of 8 members, of whom— (1) 2 members shall be appointed by the majority 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 minority leader of the Senate; and (4) 2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (c) Qualifications Members of the Commission shall be appointed to the Commission from among individuals, or representatives of institutions or entities, who possess— (1) (A) a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or promotion of Asian Pacific American history, art, political or economic status, or culture; and (B) (i) expertise in museum administration; (ii) expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions; (iii) experience in the study and teaching of Asian Pacific American history; (iv) experience in studying the issue of the representation of Asian Pacific Americans in art, life, history, and culture at the Smithsonian Institution; or (v) extensive experience in public or elected service; (2) experience in the administration of, or the planning for, the establishment of, museums; or (3) experience in the planning, design, or construction of museum facilities. (d) Deadline for initial appointment The initial 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— (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 majority vote of all of the members, select 1 member of the Commission to serve as the Chairperson of the Commission. (g) Prohibition No employee of the Federal Government may serve as a member of the Commission. 3. Duties of the Commission (a) Reports (1) Plan of action The Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report containing 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. (B) The impact of the Museum on existing Asian Pacific American history-related museums. (C) In consultation with the Smithsonian Institution, develop criteria for evaluating possible 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 existing museums. (E) The governance and organizational structure from which the Museum should operate. (F) Best practices for engaging Asian Pacific 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. (b) Fundraising plan (1) In general The Commission shall develop a fundraising plan that will address the ability to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through contributions from the public. (2) Considerations In developing the fundraising plan under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider issues relating to funding the operations 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 review 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 operations 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 review conducted under paragraph (3) to the Committees on House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, 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 submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), the Commission shall submit for consideration to the Committees on House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the Senate recommendations 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. 4. Administrative provisions (a) Compensation (1) In general A member of the Commission— (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 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. (3) Gifts, bequests, and 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 Commission. (4) Federal advisory committee act The Commission shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory 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 submitted. (c) Funding (1) In general The Commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the Commission. (2) Prohibition No Federal funds may be obligated 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 necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission. (B) Rates of pay Rates of pay for persons employed under subparagraph (A) shall be consistent with the rates of pay allowed for employees of a temporary organization under section 3161 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Not federal employment Any individual employed under this section shall not be considered 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. 5. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 219 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3525 [Report No. 117–297, Part I] 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. Nadler , 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 consideration 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. Velázquez , Mr. Trone , Mr. Correa , Mr. Cárdenas , 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 Pennsylvania , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Vargas , Mr. San Nicolas , Ms. Barragán , 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. Ruppersberger , 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. Sánchez , Ms. Pressley , Mr. Stanton , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Pallone , 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act . 2. Establishment of Commission (a) In general There is established the Commission 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 composed of 8 members, of whom— (1) 2 members shall be appointed by the majority 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 minority leader of the Senate; and (4) 2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (c) Qualifications Members of the Commission shall be appointed to the Commission from among individuals, or representatives of institutions or entities, who possess— (1) (A) a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or promotion of Asian Pacific American history, art, political or economic status, or culture; and (B) (i) expertise in museum administration; (ii) expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions; (iii) experience in the study and teaching of Asian Pacific American history; (iv) experience in studying the issue of the representation of Asian Pacific Americans in art, life, history, and culture at the Smithsonian Institution; or (v) extensive experience in public or elected service; (2) experience in the administration of, or the planning for, the establishment of, museums; or (3) experience in the planning, design, or construction of museum facilities. (d) Deadline for initial appointment The initial 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— (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 majority vote of all of the members, select 1 member of the Commission to serve as the Chairperson of the Commission. (g) Prohibition No employee of the Federal Government may serve as a member of the Commission. 3. Duties of the Commission (a) Reports (1) Plan of action The Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report containing 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. (B) The impact of the Museum on existing Asian Pacific American history-related museums. (C) In consultation with the Smithsonian Institution, develop criteria for evaluating possible 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 existing museums. (E) The governance and organizational structure from which the Museum should operate. (F) Best practices for engaging Asian Pacific 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. (b) Fundraising plan (1) In general The Commission shall develop a fundraising plan that will address the ability to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through contributions from the public. (2) Considerations In developing the fundraising plan under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider issues relating to funding the operations 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 review 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 operations 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 review conducted under paragraph (3) to the Committees on House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, 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 submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), the Commission shall submit for consideration to the Committees on House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the Senate recommendations 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. 4. Administrative provisions (a) Compensation (1) In general A member of the Commission— (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 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. (3) Gifts, bequests, and 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 Commission. (4) Federal advisory committee act The Commission shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory 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 submitted. (c) Funding (1) In general The Commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the Commission. (2) Prohibition No Federal funds may be obligated 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 necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission. (B) Rates of pay Rates of pay for persons employed under subparagraph (A) shall be consistent with the rates of pay allowed for employees of a temporary organization under section 3161 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Not federal employment Any individual employed under this section shall not be considered 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.

April 25, 2022 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment 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

tv_txt: I One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-two H. R. 3525 AN ACT To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act . 2. Establishment of Commission (a) In general There is established the Commission 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 composed of 8 members, of whom— (1) 2 members shall be appointed by the majority 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 minority leader of the Senate; and (4) 2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (c) Qualifications Members of the Commission shall be appointed to the Commission from among individuals, or representatives of institutions or entities, who possess— (1) (A) a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or promotion of Asian Pacific American history, art, political or economic status, or culture; and (B) (i) expertise in museum administration; (ii) expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions; (iii) experience in the study and teaching of Asian Pacific American history; (iv) experience in studying the issue of the representation of Asian Pacific Americans in art, life, history, and culture at the Smithsonian Institution; or (v) extensive experience in public or elected service; (2) experience in the administration of, or the planning for, the establishment of, museums; or (3) experience in the planning, design, or construction of museum facilities. (d) Deadline for initial appointment The initial 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— (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 majority vote of all of the members, select 1 member of the Commission to serve as the Chairperson of the Commission. (g) Prohibition No employee of the Federal Government may serve as a member of the Commission. 3. Duties of the Commission (a) Reports (1) Plan of action The Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report containing 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. (B) The impact of the Museum on existing Asian Pacific American history-related museums. (C) In consultation with the Smithsonian Institution, develop criteria for evaluating possible 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 existing museums. (E) The governance and organizational structure from which the Museum should operate. (F) Best practices for engaging Asian Pacific 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. (b) Fundraising plan (1) In general The Commission shall develop a fundraising plan that will address the ability to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through contributions from the public. (2) Considerations In developing the fundraising plan under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider issues relating to funding the operations 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 review 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 operations 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 review conducted under paragraph (3) to the Committees on House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, 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 submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), the Commission shall submit for consideration to the Committees on House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the Senate recommendations 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. 4. Administrative provisions (a) Compensation (1) In general A member of the Commission— (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 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. (3) Gifts, bequests, and 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 Commission. (4) Federal advisory committee act The Commission shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory 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 submitted. (c) Funding (1) In general The Commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the Commission. (2) Prohibition No Federal funds may be obligated 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 necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission. (B) Rates of pay Rates of pay for persons employed under subparagraph (A) shall be consistent with the rates of pay allowed for employees of a temporary organization under section 3161 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Not federal employment Any individual employed under this section shall not be considered 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. 5. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

tv_txt: IIB 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3525 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2022 Received May 12, 2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act . 2. Establishment of Commission (a) In general There is established the Commission 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 composed of 8 members, of whom— (1) 2 members shall be appointed by the majority 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 minority leader of the Senate; and (4) 2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (c) Qualifications Members of the Commission shall be appointed to the Commission from among individuals, or representatives of institutions or entities, who possess— (1) (A) a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or promotion of Asian Pacific American history, art, political or economic status, or culture; and (B) (i) expertise in museum administration; (ii) expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions; (iii) experience in the study and teaching of Asian Pacific American history; (iv) experience in studying the issue of the representation of Asian Pacific Americans in art, life, history, and culture at the Smithsonian Institution; or (v) extensive experience in public or elected service; (2) experience in the administration of, or the planning for, the establishment of, museums; or (3) experience in the planning, design, or construction of museum facilities. (d) Deadline for initial appointment The initial 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— (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 majority vote of all of the members, select 1 member of the Commission to serve as the Chairperson of the Commission. (g) Prohibition No employee of the Federal Government may serve as a member of the Commission. 3. Duties of the Commission (a) Reports (1) Plan of action The Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report containing 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. (B) The impact of the Museum on existing Asian Pacific American history-related museums. (C) In consultation with the Smithsonian Institution, develop criteria for evaluating possible 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 existing museums. (E) The governance and organizational structure from which the Museum should operate. (F) Best practices for engaging Asian Pacific 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. (b) Fundraising plan (1) In general The Commission shall develop a fundraising plan that will address the ability to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through contributions from the public. (2) Considerations In developing the fundraising plan under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider issues relating to funding the operations 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 review 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 operations 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 review conducted under paragraph (3) to the Committees on House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, 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 submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), the Commission shall submit for consideration to the Committees on House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the Senate recommendations 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. 4. Administrative provisions (a) Compensation (1) In general A member of the Commission— (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 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. (3) Gifts, bequests, and 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 Commission. (4) Federal advisory committee act The Commission shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory 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 submitted. (c) Funding (1) In general The Commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the Commission. (2) Prohibition No Federal funds may be obligated 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 necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission. (B) Rates of pay Rates of pay for persons employed under subparagraph (A) shall be consistent with the rates of pay allowed for employees of a temporary organization under section 3161 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Not federal employment Any individual employed under this section shall not be considered 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. 5. Determination of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.