=Title I: Boston African American National Historic Site= - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Boston African American National Historic Site in Boston, Massachusetts.
Authorizes the Secretary to accept any gift or bequest of any property within the boundaries of such site and to enter into cooperative agreements with the city of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or any of their political subdivisions, or any private person or organization for such activities as may be necessary for the preservation of any such properties. Authorizes the Secretary to assist with maintenance of those properties owned by the city of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, their political subdivisions, or not-for-profit organizations.
Specifies that if any fees are charged for the use of a property covered by any such cooperative agreement, and Federal funds are committed in the cooperative agreements, the income from such fees shall be applied to the costs of maintenance and renovation of such property.
Permits the Secretary, in cooperation with other interested groups, to identify other significant sites relating to the nineteenth century free African American Community on Beacon Hill, Boston, and, with the consent of the owners thereof, mark them appropriately and make reference to them in any interpretive literature.
Directs the Secretary, within three fiscal years from the effective date of this Act, to submit to specified Congressional committees a comprehensive general management plan for the historic site.
Specifies that authority to enter into contracts, to incur obligations, or to make payments under this Act shall be effective only to the extent, and in such amounts, as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.
=Title II: National Center for the Study of Afro-American History and Culture Act= - Establishes the National Afro-American History and Culture Commission which shall: (1) be responsible for the development of a definitive plan for the construction and operation of the National Center for the study of Afro-American History and Culture; and (2) solicit subscriptions of funds from private and public sources to help meet costs of the construction, furnishing, and operation of the center, including the costs of research programs and administration.
Allows the Commission to: (1) acquire by gift, purchase with appropriated or donated funds, transfer from any Federal or State agency, exchange, or otherwise, suitable land and interest in land in the vicinity of Wilberforce, Ohio, for the location of the headquarters of the center; (2) acquire any other real or personal property necessary for the establishment and operation of the center; and (3) sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any property acquired and designate any proceeds from such disposal for the benefit of the center.
Sets forth the terms and conditions for membership on such Commission. Requires the Commission to report annually to Congress on the financial transactions and activities of the Commission.
Measure considered in House.
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.
Measure passed House, amended.
Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (without written report).
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (without written report).
Call of calendar in Senate.
Measure considered in Senate.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Measure passed Senate, amended.
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.
House agreed to Senate amendment.
Measure enrolled in House.
Enacted as Public Law 96-430
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Measure enrolled in Senate.
Measure presented to President.
Measure presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Public Law 96-430.
Public Law 96-430.