Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American Latino Heritage Act of 2006 - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American Latino Heritage to report its recommendations with respect to developing a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of the American Latino Heritage in Washington, D.C.
Requires the Commission to develop a fund-raising plan for supporting the creation and maintenance of the Museum through contributions by the American people, and a separate plan on fund-raising by the American Latino community.
Instructs the Commission to examine and report on: (1) the availability and cost of collections to be acquired and housed in the Museum; (2) the impact of the Museum on regional Hispanic- and Latino-related museums; (3) possible locations for the Museum in Washington, D.C.; (4) whether the Museum should be located within the Smithsonian Institution; (5) the governance and organizational structure from which the Museum should operate; (6) how to engage the American Latino community in the development and design of the Museum; and (7) the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum.
Requires the Commission, based on the recommendations contained in the reports described above, to submit for consideration to specified congressional committees recommendations for a legislative plan of action to create and construct the Museum.
Authorizes the Commission to convene a national conference on the Museum, which shall be comprised of individuals committed to the advancement of American Latino life, art, history, and culture.
Instructs the Department of the Interior to provide from funds appropriated for this purpose administrative services, facilities, and funds necessary for the performance of the Commission's functions. Makes such funds available prior to any meetings of the Commission.
Excepts the Commission from application of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Authorizes appropriations.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
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[H.R. 2134 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2134
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a
National Museum of the American Latino Community to develop a plan of
action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of
the American Latino Community in Washington, DC, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 5, 2005
Mr. Becerra (for himself, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr.
Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Mr. Mario Diaz-
Balart of Florida, Mr. Baca, Mr. Beauprez, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr.
Shimkus, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Weller, Ms. Berkley, Mr. Berman, Mr. Brown
of Ohio, Mr. Cardoza, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Costa, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Cuellar,
Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Faleomavaega, Mr. Filner, Mr. Gonzalez,
Mr. Al Green of Texas, Mr. Gene Green of Texas, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr.
Hinojosa, Ms. Norton, Mr. Honda, Mr. Israel, Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas,
Mr. Conyers, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Larson of
Connecticut, Ms. Lee, Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California, Ms. Matsui, Mrs.
McCarthy, Mr. Meeks of New York, Mr. Meek of Florida, Mr. Menendez, Ms.
Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. Moran of Virginia, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Ortiz, Mr.
Owens, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Pastor, Mr. Payne, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Rangel, Mr.
Reyes, Mr. Salazar, Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of California, Ms. Loretta
Sanchez of California, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Scott of Georgia, Mr.
Serrano, Ms. Solis, Mr. Stark, Mr. Towns, Mrs. Jones of Ohio, Mr. Udall
of Colorado, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Velazquez,
Mr. Weiner, and Mr. Wexler) introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on 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
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A BILL
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a
National Museum of the American Latino Community to develop a plan of
action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of
the American Latino Community in Washington, DC, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Commission to Study the Potential
Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community Act of
2005''.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.
(a) In General.--There is established the Commission to Study the
Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino
Community (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Commission'').
(b) Membership.--The Commission shall consist of 23 members
appointed not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of
this Act as follows:
(1) The President shall appoint 7 voting members.
(2) The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the
minority leader of the House of Representatives, the majority
leader of the Senate, and the minority leader of the Senate
shall each appoint 3 voting members.
(3) In addition to the members appointed under paragraph
(2), the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority
leader of the House of Representatives, the majority leader of
the Senate, and the minority leader of the Senate shall each
appoint 1 nonvoting member.
(c) Qualifications.--Members of the Commission shall be chosen from
among individuals, or representatives of institutions or entities, who
possess either--
(1) a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or
promotion of American Latino life, art, history, political or
economic status, or culture, together with--
(A) expertise in museum administration;
(B) expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or
cultural institutions;
(C) experience in the study and teaching of Latino
culture and history at the post-secondary level;
(D) experience in studying the issue of the
Smithsonian Institution's representation of American
Latino art, life, history, and culture; or
(E) extensive experience in public or elected
service; or
(2) experience in the administration of, or the planning
for the establishment of, museums devoted to the study and
promotion of the role of ethnic, racial, or cultural groups in
American history.
SEC. 3. FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION.
(a) Plan of Action for Establishment and Maintenance of Museum.--
The Commission shall submit a report to the President and the Congress
containing its recommendations with respect to a plan of action for the
establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of the American
Latino Community in Washington, DC (hereafter in this Act referred to
as the ``Museum'').
(b) Fundraising Plan.--The Commission shall develop a fundraising
plan for supporting the creation and maintenance of the Museum through
contributions by the American people, and a separate plan on
fundraising by the American Latino community.
(c) Report on Issues.--The Commission shall examine (in
consultation with the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution), and
submit a report to the President and the Congress on, the following
issues:
(1) The availability and cost of collections to be acquired
and housed in the Museum.
(2) The impact of the Museum on regional Hispanic- and
Latino-related museums.
(3) Possible locations for the Museum in Washington, DC and
its environs, to be considered in consultation with the
National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine
Arts.
(4) Whether the Museum should be located within the
Smithsonian Institution.
(5) The governance and organizational structure from which
the Museum should operate.
(6) How to engage the American Latino community in the
development and design of the Museum.
(d) Legislation to Carry Out Plan of Action.--Based on the
recommendations contained in the report submitted under subsection (a)
and the report submitted under subsection (c), the Commission shall
submit for consideration to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on House
Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on
Resources of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources of the Senate, and the Committees on Appropriations
of the House of Representatives and the Senate recommendations for a a
legislative plan of action to create and construct the Museum.
(e) National Conference.--In carrying out its functions under this
section, the Commission shall convene a national conference on the
Museum, comprised of individuals committed to the advancement of
American Latino life, art, history, and culture, not later than 9
months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
(a) Facilities and Support of Secretary of Interior.--The Secretary
of the Interior shall provide the administrative services, facilities,
and funds necessary for the performance of the Commission's functions.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
SEC. 5. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF REPORTS; TERMINATION.
(a) Deadline.--The Commission shall submit final versions of the
reports and plans required under section 4 not later than 18 months
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate not later than 30
days after submitting the final versions of reports and plans pursuant
to subsection (a).
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out the
activities of the Commission $2,100,000 for fiscal year 2006 and
$1,100,000 for fiscal year 2007.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee on National Parks Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-584, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-584, Part I.
House Committee on House Administration Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 29, 2006.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 109-584, Part II.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 109-584, Part II.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 406.
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Mr. Gohmert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7664-7667)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2134.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7664-7665)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7664-7665)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.