,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #egh #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ggfd ,report ,no4 #aah-fhc ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #bj1 #bjbd,ms4 ,wasserman ,schultz 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,turner1 ,mr4 ,boyle of ,pennsylvania1 and ,mr4 ,miller of ,ohio7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,house ,administration ,september #ag1 #bjbd;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,morelle1 ,ms4 ,scanlon1 ,mr4 ,gottheimer1 ,mr4 ,fitzpatrick1 ,mr4 ,weber of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,torres of ,new ,york1 ,mr4 ,pascrell1 ,mr4 ,vargas1 ,ms4 ,malliotakis1 ,mrs4 ,rodgers of ,washington1 ,mr4 ,goldman of ,new ,york1 ,mr4 ,norcross1 ,mr4 ,bacon1 ,mr4 ,lawler1 ,mr4 ,steube1 ,mr4 ,garbarino1 ,ms4 ,wild1 ,mrs4 ,watson ,coleman1 ,mr4 ,diaz-,balart1 ,mr4 ,kean of ,new ,jersey1 ,mr4 ,davis of ,north ,carolina1 ,ms4 ,stevens1 ,mr4 ,kustoff1 ,ms4 ,tenney1 ,mr4 ,yakym1 ,mr4 ,wenstrup1 ,mr4 ,ciscomani1 ,mrs4 ,chavez-,de,remer1 ,ms4 ,lois ,frankel of ,florida1 ,ms4 ,williams of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,schneider1 ,mr4 ,cuellar1 ,mr4 ,jackson of ,illinois1 ,mr4 ,edwards1 ,ms4 ,manning1 ,mr4 ,crdenas1 ,mrs4 ,miller-,meeks1 ,mr4 ,veasey1 ,mr4 ,bilirakis1 ,mr4 ,dunn of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,flood1 ,mr4 ,kilmer1 ,mr4 ,ferguson1 ,mr4 ,rutherford1 ,ms4 ,brownley1 ,mr4 ,green of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,mann1 ,ms4 ,pettersen1 ,mr4 ,d',esposito1 ,mr4 ,moulton1 ,ms4 ,porter1 ,mr4 ,trone1 ,ms4 ,chu1 ,mr4 ,sherman1 ,mr4 ,soto1 ,ms4 ,sewell1 ,mr4 ,fleischmann1 ,ms4 ,stefanik1 ,mr4 ,doggett1 ,mr4 ,ryan1 ,mr4 ,la,lota1 ,mr4 ,curtis1 ,ms4 ,salinas1 ,ms4 ,crockett1 ,mr4 ,pallone1 ,mrs4 ,kim of ,california1 ,mr4 ,landsman1 ,mr4 ,sorensen1 ,mr4 ,carbajal1 ,mr4 ,la,malfa1 ,mr4 ,scott ,franklin of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,molinaro1 ,ms4 ,bonamici1 ,mr4 ,valadao1 ,mr4 ,bucshon1 ,mr4 ,levin1 ,mr4 ,crenshaw1 ,mr4 ,de,saulnier1 ,mr4 ,van ,drew1 ,mr4 ,jackson of ,north ,carolina1 ,mrs4 ,torres of ,california1 ,mr4 ,la,hood1 ,mr4 ,gallego1 ,ms4 ,titus1 ,mr4 ,deluzio1 ,mr4 ,kim of ,new ,jersey1 ,ms4 ,mc,clellan1 ,ms4 ,snchez1 ,ms4 ,de ,la ,cruz1 ,mr4 ,loudermilk1 and ,mr4 ,schiff ,september #ag1 #bjbd,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,march #bj1 #bjbd ,a ,,bill ,to establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the ,weitzman ,national ,museum of ,american ,jewish ,history to the ,smithsonian ,institution1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,commission to ,study the ,potential ,transfer of the ,weitzman ,national ,museum of ,american ,jewish ,history to the ,smithsonian ,institution ,act4 #b4 ,establishment of commission 7a7 ,in general ,there is established the ,commission to ,study the ,potential ,transfer of the ,weitzman ,national ,museum of ,american ,jewish ,history to the ,smithsonian ,institution 7hereafter in this ,act referred to as the ,commission74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,commission shall be composed of #h members1 of whom-- 7#a7 #b voting members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the ,senate2 7#b7 #b voting members shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 #b voting members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate2 and 7#d7 #b voting members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,qualification ,members of the ,commission shall be appointed to the ,commission from among individuals1 or representatives of institutions or entities1 who possess-- 7#a7 7,a7 a demonstrated commitment to the research1 study1 or promotion of ,jewish ,american history1 art1 political or economic status1 or culture2 and 7,b7 7i7 expertise in museum administration2 7ii7 expertise in fund-raising for nonprofit or cultural institutions2 7iii7 experience in the study and teaching of ,jewish ,american history2 7iv7 experience in the study and teaching of combating and countering antisemitism2 7v7 experience in studying the issue of the representation of ,jewish ,americans in art1 life1 history1 and culture at the ,smithsonian ,institution2 or 7vi7 extensive experience in public or elected service2 7#b7 experience in the administration of1 or the strategic planning for1 museums2 or 7#c7 experience in the planning or design of museum facilities4 7d7 ,deadline for initial appointment ,the initial members of the ,commission shall be appointed not later than the date that is #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy in the ,commission-- 7#a7 shall not affect the powers of the ,commission2 and 7#b7 shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7f7 ,chairperson ,the ,commission shall1 by majority vote of all of the voting members1 select #a member of the ,commission to serve as the ,chairperson of the ,commission4 7g7 ,prohibition ,no employee of the ,federal ,government may serve as a member of the ,commission4 #c4 ,duties of commission 7a7 ,reports and other deliverables ,not later than #b years after the date of the first meeting of the ,commission1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,president and to ,congress the report1 plan1 and recommendations described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c74 7#a7 ,report on issues ,a report that addresses the following issues relating to the ,weitzman ,national ,museum of ,american ,jewish ,history in ,philadelphia1 ,,pa1 and its environs 7hereafter in this ,act referred to as the ,museum73 7,a7 ,the collections held by the ,museum at the time of the report1 the extent to which such collections are already represented in the ,smithsonian ,institution and ,federal memorials at the time of the report1 and the availability and cost of future collections to be acquired and housed in the ,museum4 7,b7 ,the impact of the ,museum on educational and governmental efforts to study and counter antisemitism4 7,c7 ,the financial assets and liabilities held by the ,museum1 and the cost of operating and maintaining the ,museum4 7,d7 ,the governance and organizational structure from which the ,museum should operate if transferred to the ,smithsonian ,institution4 7,e7 ,the financial and legal considerations associated with the potential transfer of the ,museum to the ,smithsonian ,institution1 including-- 7i7 any donor or legal restrictions on the ,museum's collections1 endowments1 and real estate2 7ii7 costs associated with actions that will be necessary to resolve the status of employees of the ,museum1 if the ,museum is transferred to the ,smithsonian ,institution2 and 7iii7 all additional costs for the ,smithsonian ,institution that would be associated with operating and maintaining a new museum outside of the ,washington1 ,d4,c4 metropolitan area4 7,f7 ,the feasibility of the ,museum becoming part of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 taking into account the ,museum's potential impact on the ,smithsonian's existing facilities maintenance backlog1 collections storage needs1 and identified construction or renovation costs for new or existing museums4 7#b7 ,fund-raising plan ,a fund-raising plan that addresses the following topics3 7,a7 ,the ability to support the transfer1 operation1 and maintenance of the ,museum through contributions from the public1 including potential charges for admission4 7,b7 ,any potential issues with funding the operations and maintenance of the ,museum in perpetuity without reliance on appropriations of ,federal funds4 7#c7 ,legislative recommendations ,a report containing recommendations regarding a legislative plan for transferring the ,museum to the ,smithsonian ,institution1 which shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,proposals regarding the time frame1 one-time appropriations level1 and continuing appropriations levels that might be included in such legislation4 7,b7 ,recommendations for the future name of the ,museum if it is transferred to the ,smithsonian ,institution4 7b7 ,national conference ,not later than #b years after the date on which the initial members of the ,commission are appointed under section #b1 the ,commission may1 in carrying out the duties of the ,commission under this section1 convene a national conference relating to the ,museum1 to be comprised of individuals committed to the advancement of the life1 art1 history1 and culture of ,jewish ,americans4 #d4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,a member of the ,commission-- 7,a7 shall not be considered to be a ,federal employee for any purpose by reason of service on the ,commission2 and 7,b7 shall serve without pay4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,commission shall be allowed a per diem allowance for travel expenses1 at rates consistent with those authorized under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,gifts1 bequests1 and devises ,the ,commission may solicit1 accept1 use1 and dispose of gifts1 bequests1 or devises of money1 services1 or real or personal property for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the ,commission4 ,such gifts1 bequests1 or devises may be from the ,museum4 7b7 ,termination ,the ,commission shall terminate on the date that is #cj days after the date on which the final versions of the report1 plan1 and recommendations required under section #c are submitted4 7c7 ,funding ,the ,commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for1 and payment of the expenses of1 the ,commission4 7d7 ,director and staff of commission 7#a7 ,director and staff 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission may employ and compensate an executive director and any other additional personnel that are necessary to enable the ,commission to perform the duties of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,rates of pay ,rates of pay for persons employed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be consistent with the rates of pay allowed for employees of a temporary organization under section #cafa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,not ,federal employment ,any individual employed under this subsection shall not be considered a ,federal employee for the purpose of any law governing ,federal employment4 7#c7 ,technical assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 on request of the ,commission1 the head of a ,federal agency shall provide technical assistance to the ,commission4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no ,federal employees may be detailed to the ,commission4 7#d7 ,volunteer services ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commission may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services as the ,commission determines necessary4 7e7 ,administrative support services ,upon request of the ,commission1 the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration shall provide to the ,commission1 on a reimbursable basis1 the administrative support services necessary for the ,commission to carry out its responsibilities under this ,act4 ,the involvement of the ,general ,services ,administration shall be limited to providing administrative support to the ,commission1 and such involvement shall terminate upon termination of the ,commission4 7f7 ,meeting location ,the ,commission may meet virtually or in-person4 7g7 ,appointment delays ,the ,commission may begin to meet and carry out activities under this ,act before all members of the ,commission have been appointed if-- 7#a7 #ij days have passed since the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 a majority of the members of the ,commission have been appointed4 ,september #ag1 #bjbd,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed