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SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

The Congress finds that as the Nation approaches May 17, 2004,
marking the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Oliver L.
Brown et al. v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas et al., it is
appropriate to establish a national commission to plan and coordinate
the commemoration of that anniversary.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT.

There is established a commission to be known as the ''Brown v.
Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission'' (referred to in this
Act as the ''Commission'').

SEC. 3. DUTIES.

In order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Brown decision,
the Commission shall--
(1) in conjunction with the Department of Education, plan and
coordinate public education activities and initiatives, including
public lectures, writing contests, and public awareness campaigns,
through the Department of Education's ten regional offices; and
(2) in cooperation with the Brown Foundation for Educational
Equity, Excellence, and Research in Topeka, Kansas (referred to in
this Act as the ''Brown Foundation''), and such other public or
private entities as the Commission considers appropriate,
encourage, plan, develop, and coordinate observances of the
anniversary of the Brown decision.

SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP.

(a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed as
follows:
(1) Two representatives of the Department of Education
appointed by the Secretary of Education, one of whom shall serve as
one of two Co-chairpersons of the Commission.
(2) Two representatives of the Department of Justice appointed
by the Attorney General, one of whom shall serve as one of two Co-
chairpersons of the Commission.
(3) Eleven individuals appointed by the President after
receiving recommendations as follows:
(A)(i) The Members of the Senate from each State described
in clause (iii) shall each submit the name of one individual
from the State to the majority leader and minority leader of
the Senate.
(ii) After review of the submissions made under clause (i),
the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the
minority leader of the Senate, shall recommend to the President
five individuals, one from each of the States described in
clause (iii).
(iii) The States described in this clause are the States in
which the lawsuits decided by the Brown decision were
originally filed (Delaware, Kansas, South Carolina, and
Virginia), and the State of the first legal challenge involved
(Massachusetts).
(B)(i) The Members of the House of Representatives from
each State described in subparagraph (A)(iii) shall each submit
the name of one individual from the State to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives and the minority leader of the House
of Representatives.
(ii) After review of the submissions made under clause (i),
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation
with the minority leader of the House of Representatives, shall
recommend to the President five individuals, one from each of
the States described in subparagraph (A)(iii).
(C) The Delegate to the House of Representatives from the
District of Columbia shall recommend to the President one
individual from the District of Columbia.
(4) Two representatives of the judicial branch of the Federal
Government appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States
Supreme Court.
(5) Two representatives of the Brown Foundation.
(6) Two representatives of the NAACP Legal Defense and
Education Fund.
(7) One representative of the Brown v. Board of Education
National Historic Site.
(b) Terms.--Members of the Commission shall be appointed for the
life of the Commission.
(c) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the
same manner as the original appointment.
(d) Compensation.--
(1) In general.--Members of the Commission shall serve without
pay.
(2) Travel expenses.--Each member shall receive travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance
with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of
title 5, United States Code.
(e) Quorum.--A majority of members of the Commission shall
constitute a quorum.
(f) Meetings.--The Commission shall hold its first meeting not
later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. The
Commission shall subsequently meet at the call of a Co-chairperson or a
majority of its members.
(g) Executive Director and Staff.--The Commission may secure the
services of an executive director and staff personnel as it considers
appropriate.

SEC. 5. POWERS.

(a) 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.
(b) Gifts and Donations.--
(1) Authority to accept.--The Commission may accept and use
gifts or donations of money, property, or personal services.
(2) Disposition of property.--Any books, manuscripts,
miscellaneous printed matter, memorabilia, relics, or other
materials donated to the Commission which relate to the Brown
decision, shall, upon termination of the Commission--
(A) be deposited for preservation in the Brown Foundation
Collection at the Spencer Research Library at the University of
Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas; or
(B) be disposed of by the Commission in consultation with
the Librarian of Congress, and with the express consent of the
Brown Foundation and the Brown v. Board of Education National
Historic Site.
(c) Mails.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the
same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and
agencies of the United States.

SEC. 6. REPORTS.

(a) Interim Reports.--The Commission shall transmit interim reports
to the President and the Congress not later than December 31 of each
year. Each such report shall include a description of the activities of
the Commission during the year covered by the report, an accounting of
any funds received or expended by the Commission during such year, and
recommendations for any legislation or administrative action which the
Commission considers appropriate.
(b) Final Report.--The Commission shall transmit a final report to
the President and the Congress not later than December 31, 2004. Such
report shall include an accounting of any funds received or expended,
and the disposition of any other properties, not previously reported.

SEC. 7. TERMINATION.

(a) Date.--The Commission shall terminate on such date as the
Commission may determine, but not later than February 1, 2005.
(b) Disposition of Funds.--Any funds held by the Commission on the
date the Commission terminates shall be deposited in the general fund
of the Treasury.

SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated $250,000 for the period
encompassing fiscal years 2003 and 2004 to carry out this Act, to
remain available until expended.

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
A:
Establishes the Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Oliver L. Brown et al. v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas et al.Authorizes appropriations.