,,ii #aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cjgc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #af1 #bjaf ,ms4 ,baldwin 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,mikulski1 ,ms4 ,collins1 ,mrs4 ,gillibrand1 ,ms4 ,stabenow1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 ,mrs4 ,murray1 ,mrs4 ,feinstein1 ,mrs4 ,boxer1 ,ms4 ,heitkamp1 ,ms4 ,cantwell1 ,ms4 ,warren1 and ,ms4 ,klobuchar7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to establish a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of the passage and ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment to the ,united ,states ,constitution providing for women's suffrage1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,women's ,suffrage ,centennial ,commission ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #c4 ,establishment of ,women's ,suffrage ,centennial ,commission4 ,sec4 #d4 ,duties of ,centennial ,commission4 ,sec4 #e4 ,powers of ,centennial ,commission4 ,sec4 #f4 ,centennial ,commission personnel matters4 ,sec4 #g4 ,termination of ,centennial ,commission4 ,sec4 #h4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,from #aiai to #aibj1 the ,sixty-,sixth ,united ,states ,congress debated1 and ,state legislatures considered1 an amendment to the ,united ,states ,constitution to provide suffrage for women4 7#b7 ,a proposed women's suffrage amendment was first introduced in the ,united ,states ,senate in #ahgh and was brought to a vote1 unsuccessfully1 in #ahhg1 #aiad1 #aiah1 and #aiai4 ,finally1 on ,may #ba1 #aiai1 the ,house of ,representatives approved a proposed amendment1 followed by the ,senate a few weeks later on ,june #d4 ,within days1 the legislatures of ,wisconsin1 ,illinois1 and ,michigan had voted to ratify the ,amendment4 7#c7 ,on ,august #ah1 #aibj1 ,tennessee became the #cfth ,state to ratify the ,amendment1 providing the support of three-fourths of ,states necessary under article ,v of the ,united ,states ,constitution4 7#d7 ,the introduction1 passage1 and ultimate ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment were the culmination of decades of work and struggle by advocates for the rights of women across the ,united ,states and worldwide4 7#e7 ,ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment ensured women could more fully participate in their democracy and fundamentally changed the role of women in the civic life of our ,nation4 7#f7 ,the centennial offers an opportunity for people in the ,united ,states to learn about and commemorate the efforts of the women's suffrage movement and the role of women in our democracy4 7#g7 ,commemorative programs1 activities1 and sites allow people in the ,united ,states to learn about the women's suffrage movement and to commemorate and honor the role of the ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment in further fulfilling the promise of the ,united ,states ,constitution and promoting the core values of our democracy4 #c4 ,establishment of ,women's ,suffrage ,centennial ,commission 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a commission to be known as the ,women's ,suffrage ,centennial ,commission 7referred to in this ,act as the ,centennial ,commission74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,the ,centennial ,commission shall be composed of #ad members1 of whom-- 7,a7 #b shall be appointed by the ,president2 7,b7 #b shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 #b shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,d7 #b shall be appointed by the majority leader of the ,senate2 7,e7 #b shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate2 7,f7 #a shall be the ,librarian of ,congress1 or the designee of the ,librarian2 7,g7 #a shall be the ,archivist of the ,united ,states1 or the designee of the ,archivist2 7,h7 #a shall be the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 or the designee of the ,secretary2 and 7,i7 #a shall be the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 or the designee of the ,director4 7#b7 ,persons eligible 7,a7 ,in general ,the members of the ,commission shall be individuals who have knowledge or expertise1 whether by experience or training1 in matters to be studied by the ,commission4 ,the members may be from the public or private sector1 and may include ,federal1 ,state1 or local employees1 former ,members of ,congress1 members of academia1 nonprofit organizations1 or industry1 or other interested individuals4 7,b7 ,diversity ,it is the intent of ,congress that persons appointed to the ,commission under paragraph 7#a7 be persons who represent diverse economic1 professional1 and cultural backgrounds4 7#c7 ,consultation and appointment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president1 ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 majority leader of the ,senate1 and minority leader of the ,senate shall consult among themselves before appointing the members of the ,commission in order to achieve1 to the maximum extent practicable1 fair and equitable representation of various points of view with respect to the matters to be studied by the ,commission4 7,b7 ,completion of appointments2 vacancies ,the ,president1 ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 majority leader of the ,senate1 and minority leader of the ,senate shall conduct the consultation under subparagraph 7,a7 and make their respective appointments not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy in the membership of the ,commission shall not affect the powers of the ,commission and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment not later than #cj days after the vacancy occurs4 7c7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,centennial ,commission have been appointed1 the ,centennial ,commission shall hold its first meeting4 7#b7 ,subsequent meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,centennial ,commission shall meet at the call of the ,chair4 7,b7 ,frequency ,the ,chair shall call a meeting of the members of the ,centennial ,commission not less frequently than once every #f months4 7#c7 ,quorum ,seven members of the ,centennial ,commission shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number may hold hearings4 7#d7 ,chair and vice chair ,the ,centennial ,commission shall select a ,chair and ,vice ,chair from among its members4 #d4 ,duties of ,centennial ,commission 7a7 ,in general ,the duties of the ,centennial ,commission are as follows3 7#a7 ,to encourage1 plan1 develop1 and execute programs1 projects1 and activities to commemorate the centennial of the passage and ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment4 7#b7 ,to encourage private organizations and ,state and local governments to organize and participate in activities commemorating the centennial of the passage and ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment4 7#c7 ,to facilitate and coordinate activities throughout the ,united ,states relating to the centennial of the passage and ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment4 7#d7 ,to serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about events and plans for the centennial of the passage and ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment4 7#e7 ,to develop recommendations for ,congress and the ,president for commemorating the centennial of the passage and ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment4 7b7 ,consultation ,in conducting its work1 the ,centennial ,commission shall consult the ,historian of the ,senate and the ,historian of the ,house of ,representatives when appropriate4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,periodic report ,not later than the last day of the #f-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than the last day of each #c-month period thereafter1 the ,centennial ,commission shall submit to ,congress and the ,president a report on the activities and plans of the ,centennial ,commission4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,centennial ,commission shall submit to ,congress and the ,president a report containing specific recommendations for commemorating the centennial of the passage and ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment and coordinating related activities4 #e4 ,powers of ,centennial ,commission 7a7 ,hearings ,the ,centennial ,commission may hold such hearings1 sit and act at such times and places1 take such testimony1 and receive such evidence as the ,centennial ,commission considers appropriate to carry out its duties under this ,act4 7b7 ,powers of member and agents ,if authorized by the ,centennial ,commission1 any member or agent of the ,centennial ,commission may take any action which the ,centennial ,commission is authorized to take under this ,act4 7c7 ,information from ,federal agencies ,the ,centennial ,commission shall secure directly from any ,federal department or agency such information as the ,centennial ,commission considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this ,act4 ,upon the request of the ,chair of the ,centennial ,commission1 the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the ,centennial ,commission4 7d7 ,administrative support services ,upon the request of the ,centennial ,commission1 the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration shall provide to the ,centennial ,commission1 on a reimbursable basis1 the administrative support services necessary for the ,centennial ,commission to carry out its responsibilities under this ,act4 7e7 ,contract authority 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,centennial ,commission is authorized-- 7,a7 to procure supplies1 services1 and property2 and 7,b7 to make or enter into contracts1 leases1 or other legal agreements4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,centennial ,commission may not enter into any contract1 lease1 or other legal agreement that extends beyond the date of the termination of the ,centennial ,commission under section #g7;a74 7f7 ,postal services ,the ,centennial ,commission may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7g7 ,gifts1 bequests1 and devises ,the ,centennial ,commission is authorized to solicit1 accept1 use1 and dispose of gifts1 bequests1 or devises of money1 services1 or property1 both real and personal1 for the purpose of covering the costs incurred by the ,centennial ,commission to carry out its duties under this ,act4 7h7 ,grants ,the ,centennial ,commission is authorized to award grants to ,states and the ,district of ,columbia to support programs and activities related to commemorating the centennial of the passage and ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment4 #f4 ,centennial ,commission personnel matters 7a7 ,compensation of members ,members of the ,centennial ,commission shall serve without compensation for such service4 7b7 ,travel expenses ,each member of the ,centennial ,commission shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with the applicable provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,staff 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chair of the ,centennial ,commission shall1 in consultation with the members of the ,centennial ,commission1 appoint an executive director and such other additional personnel as may be necessary to enable the ,centennial ,commission to perform its duties4 7#b7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,chair of the ,centennial ,commission may fix the compensation of the executive director and any other personnel appointed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,chair of the ,centennial ,commission may not fix the compensation of the executive director or other personnel appointed under paragraph 7#a7 at a rate that exceeds the rate payable for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,detail of government employees ,upon request of the ,centennial ,commission1 the head of any ,federal department or agency may detail1 on a reimbursable basis1 any employee of that department or agency to the ,centennial ,commission to assist it in carrying out its duties under this ,act4 7e7 ,procurement of temporary and intermittent services ,the ,chair of the ,centennial ,commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,acceptance of voluntary services ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,centennial ,commission may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services as the ,centennial ,commission deems necessary4 #g4 ,termination of ,centennial ,commission 7a7 ,in general ,the ,centennial ,commission shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #cj days after the date the completion of the activities under this ,act honoring the centennial observation of the passage and ratification of the ,nineteenth ,amendment2 or 7#b7 ,april #ae1 #bjba4 7b7 ,application of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the provisions of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act shall apply to the activities of the ,centennial ,commission under this ,act4 7#b7 ,exception ,section #ad7;a77#b7 of such ,act shall not apply to the ,centennial ,commission4 #h4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in ,general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act such sums as may be necessary for the period of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba4 7b7 ,amounts available ,amounts appropriated in accordance with this section for any fiscal year shall remain available until the termination of the ,centennial ,commission4