,i #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #aajb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #f1 #bjbe,mr4 ,suozzi 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,rulli1 ,mr4 ,amodei of ,nevada1 ,ms4 ,de,lauro1 ,mr4 ,panetta1 ,mr4 ,garbarino1 ,mr4 ,lawler1 ,ms4 ,bonamici1 ,mr4 ,peters1 and ,mr4 ,deluzio7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,house ,administration1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,commission to ,study the ,potential ,creation of a ,national ,museum of ,italian ,american ,history and ,culture1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,commission ,to ,study the ,potential of a ,national ,museum of ,italian ,american ,history and ,culture ,act4 #b4 ,establishment of ,commission 7a7 ,in ,general ,there is established the ,commission to ,study the ,potential ,creation of a ,national ,museum of ,italian ,american ,history and ,culture 7in this ,act referred to as the ,commission74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,commission shall be composed of #h members1 of whom-- 7#a7 #b members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the ,senate2 7#b7 #b members shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 #b members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate2 and 7#d7 #b members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,qualifications ,members of the ,commission shall be appointed to the ,commission from among individuals1 or representatives of institutions or entities1 who possess-- 7#a7 a demonstrated commitment to the research1 study1 or promotion of ,italian ,american history1 art1 political or economic status1 or culture2 7#b7 expertise or experience in-- 7,a7 museum administration2 7,b7 fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions2 7,c7 the study and teaching of ,italian ,american history2 7,d7 studying the issue of the representation of ,italian ,americans in art1 life1 history1 and culture at the ,smithsonian ,institution2 or 7,e7 public or elected service that is extensive2 7#c7 experience in the administration of1 or the planning for1 the establishment of1 museums2 or 7#d7 experience in the planning1 design1 or construction of museum facilities4 7d7 ,deadline for initial appointment ,not later than the date that is #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the initial members of the ,commission shall be appointed under subsection 7b74 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 made under subsection 7b74 7f7 ,chairperson ,the ,commission shall1 by majority vote of all of the 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 the ,commission 7a7 ,reports 7#a7 ,plan of action ,the ,commission shall submit to the ,president and ,congress a report containing the recommendations of the ,commission with respect to a plan of action regarding the feasibility of establishing and maintaining a ,national ,museum of ,italian ,american ,history and ,culture in ,washington1 ,d4,c41 and the environs of such museum 7in this ,act referred to as the ,museum74 7#b7 ,report on issues ,the ,commission shall submit to the ,president and ,congress a report that addresses the following3 7,a7 ,the availability and cost of collections to be acquired and housed in the ,museum4 7,b7 ,the impact of the ,museum on existing ,italian ,american history-related museums4 7,c7 ,the development of criteria1 in consultation with the ,smithsonian ,institution1 for evaluating possible locations for the ,museum in ,washington1 ,d4,c41 and the environs of such ,museum4 7,d7 ,the feasibility of the ,museum becoming part of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 taking into account the potential impact of the ,museum on the ,smithsonian's existing facilities maintenance backlog1 collections storage needs1 and identified construction or renovation costs for new or existing museums4 7,e7 ,the governance and organizational structure from which the ,museum should operate4 7,f7 ,best practices for engaging ,italian ,americans in the development and design of the ,museum4 7,g7 ,the cost of constructing1 operating1 and maintaining the ,museum4 7#c7 ,deadline ,not later than the date that is #ah months after the date of the first meeting of the ,commission1 the ,commission shall submit the reports required under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,fundraising plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall develop a fundraising plan that shall address the ability to support the establishment1 operation1 and maintenance of the ,museum through contributions from the public4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing the fundraising plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall consider issues relating to funding the operations and maintenance of the ,museum in perpetuity without reliance on appropriations of ,federal funds4 7#c7 ,independent review 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall obtain an independent review of the viability of the plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,contents ,the independent review under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include an analysis as to whether the plan is able to achieve the level of resources necessary to fund the construction of the ,museum and the operations and maintenance of the ,museum in perpetuity without reliance on appropriations of ,federal funds4 7#d7 ,submission ,the ,commission shall submit to the ,committees on ,house ,administration1 ,natural ,resources1 and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,rules and ,administration1 ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 and ,appropriations of the ,senate the plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 and the review conducted under paragraph 7#c74 7c7 ,legislation to carry out plan of action ,based on the recommendations contained in the report submitted under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 the ,commission shall submit for consideration to the ,committees on ,house ,administration1 ,natural ,resources1 and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,rules and ,administration1 ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 and ,appropriations of the ,senate recommendations for a legislative plan of action on the feasibility of establishing and constructing the ,museum4 7d7 ,national conference ,not later than #ah months after the date on which the initial members of the ,commission are appointed under section #b7;b71 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 ,italian ,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 other than for purposes of chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to compensation for injury7 and sections #bfga through #bfhj of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to tort claims71 except that each such individual shall be-- 7i7 required to file an annual financial disclosure under chapter #aca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 considered to be a ,federal employee for purposes of sections #bja and #bjh of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 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 7#d7 ,federal advisory committee act ,the ,commission shall not be subject to chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,termination ,the ,commission shall terminate on the date that is #cj days after the date on which the final versions of the reports required under section #c are submitted4 7c7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for1 and payment of the expenses of1 the ,commission4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,no ,federal funds may be obligated to carry out this ,act4 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 employees ,any individual employed under this subsection shall not be considered a ,federal employee for any purpose other than for purposes of chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to compensation for injury7 and sections #bfga through #bfhj of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to tort claims71 except that each such individual shall be-- 7,a7 required to file an annual financial disclosure under chapter #aca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 considered to be a ,federal employee for purposes of sections #bja and #bjh of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,technical assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 on request of the ,commission1 the head of a ,federal agency may provide technical assistance to the ,commission4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no ,federal employees may be detailed to the ,commission4