Dwight David Eisenhower Centennial Commission Act
PL 99-624 (H.R.4302), enacted 11/07/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-624—NOV. 7, 1986 
100 STAT. 3497 
Public Law 99-624 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To establish a commission for the purpose of encouraging and providing for 
Nov. 7, 1986 
the commemoration of the centennial of the birth of President Dwight David 
[H.R. 4302] 
Eisenhower. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds that as the Nation approaches October 14, 
1990, marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dwight David 
Eisenhower, it is appropriate to establish a national commission to 
contribute to the commemoration of that anniversary. 
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. 
There is established the Dwight David Eisenhower Centennial 
Commission (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Commis-
sion"). 
SEC. 3. DUTIES. 
The Commission shall— 
(1) in cooperation with the Eisenhower World Affairs In- 
District of 
stitute in the District of Columbia, the Eisenhower Foundation 
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in Abilene, Kansas, and such other public or private entities as 
the Commission considers appropriate, encourage, plan, de-
velop, and coordinate observances and activities commemorat-
ing the centennial of the birth of Dwight David Eisenhower; and 
(2) submit recommendations to Congress relating to a joint 
meeting of both Houses of Congress to commemorate that 
centennial. 
SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP. 
(a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Commission shall be com-
posed of— 
(1) the President pro tempore of the Senate; 
(2) the Speaker of the House of Representatives; 
(3) 6 members of the Senate appointed by the President pro 
tempore of the Senate (of whom 3 shall be upon recommenda-
tion of the majority leader of the Senate and 3 shall be upon 
recommendation of the minority leader of the Senate); 
(4) 6 members of the House of Representatives appointed by 
the Speaker of the House of Representatives (of whom 3 shall be 
upon recommendation of the majority leader of the House of 
Representatives and 3 shall be upon recommendation of the 
minority leader of the House of Representatives); 
(5) 6 members appointed by the President; and 
(6) the Archivist of the United States or his delegate. 
A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which 
the original appointment was made. 
Kansas. 
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(b) TERMS.—(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), members of 
the Commission shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. 
(2) If any member of the Commission who WEIS appointed as a 
Member of Congress or an officer in the executive branch ceases to 
be such a Member or officer, that individual may continue as a 
member of the Commission for not longer than the 30-day period 
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beginning on the date such individual ceases to be such a Member or 
officer. 
(c) PAY; EXPENSES.—(1) Members of the Commission shall serve 
without pay. 
(2) Subject to the availability of appropriations, while away from 
their homes or regular places of business in the performance of 
services for the Commission, members shall be allowed travel ex-
penses, including a per diem allowance in lieu of subsistence, in the 
same manner as persons serving intermittently in Government 
service are allowed travel expenses under section 5703 of title 5, 
United States Code. 
(d) QUORUM.—Eleven members of the Commission shall constitute 
a quorum. 
(e) CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.—Members of the Commission shall 
select a chair and a vice chair from among its members. 
(f) MEETINGS.—(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the 
Commission shall meet at the call of the chair or a majority of its 
members. 
(2) The first meeting of the Commission shall be called by the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro 
tempore of the Senate within 6 months after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act. 
S E C . 5 . P O W E R S . 
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(a) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF.—(1) The Commission may 
accept the services of an executive director and staff personnel only 
as provided in subsection QoXD-
(2) Any individual providing services under paragraph (1) may be 
afforded travel expenses (including a per diem allowance in lieu of 
subsistence) subject to the same terms and conditions as apply under 
section 4(cX2). 
Ot)) DONATIONS.—(1) The Commission may accept, use, and dispose 
of gifts or donations of money, property, or personal services. 
(2XA) Any books, manuscripts, miscellaneous printed matter, 
memorabilia, relics, or other materials donated to the Commission 
which relate to the life of Dwight David Eisenhower— 
Kansas. 
(i) may be deposited for preservation in the Dwight D. Eisen-
hower Library in Abilene, Kansas; or 
(ii) subject to subparagraph (B), may otherwise be disposed of 
by the Commission in consultation with the Librarian of Con-
gress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. 
(B) Materials may not be disposed of under subparagraph (AXii) 
without the consent of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library. 
(c) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any member or agent of 
the Commission may, if so authorized by the Commission, take any 
action which the Commission is authorized to take under this Act. 
(d) MAII^.—The Commission may use the United States mails in 
the same manner and under the same conditions as other depart-
ments and agencies of the United States. 
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SEC. 6. REPORTS. 
(a) INTERIM REPORTS.—The Commission shall transmit interim 
reports to the President and each House of Congress no later than 
December 31 of each year. Each such report shall include a descrip-
tion of the activities of the Commission during the year covered by 
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the report, an accounting of any funds received or expended by the 
Commission during such year, and recommendations for any legisla-
tion or administrative action which the Commission considers 
appropriate. 
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(b) FINAL REPORT.—The Commission shall transmit a final report 
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to the President and each House of Congress no later than Decem-
ber 31, 1990. Such report shall include an accounting of any funds 
received or expended, and the disposition of any other properties, 
not previously reported. 
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SEC. 7. TERMINATION. 
(a) DATE.—The Commission shall terminate on such date as the 
Commission may determine, but not later than December 31, 1990. 
OD) DISPOSITION OF FUNDS AND PROPERTY.—(1) Any funds held by 
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the Commission on the date the Commission terminates shall be 
deposited in the general fund of the Treeisury. 
(2) Any property, other than funds, held by the Commission on the Gifts and 
date the Commission terminates shall be transferred to any depart- 
property. 
ment or agency of the United States authorized to accept donations 
of property, subject to the provisions of section 503)(2) (if and to the 
extent that such provisions apply to the property involved). 
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000 for fiscal year 1987 
to carry out this Act. Any amount so appropriated shall remain 
available until expended. 
Approved November 7, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4302: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-842 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 23, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 22 (1986): 
Nov. 7, Presidential statement.