Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act

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Introduced on October 26, 2023 by Mark Pocan

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Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture.
The Commission will be composed of 8 members appointed by the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives.
Members must have demonstrated commitment to LGBTQI+ history, art, political or economic status, or culture, and possess expertise in museum administration, fundraising, teaching of American LGBTQI+ history, or have extensive experience in public service.
The Commission is tasked with submitting reports to the President and Congress on the feasibility of establishing and maintaining the Museum, including plans of action, impact on existing museums, location criteria, potential as part of the Smithsonian Institution, governance, engagement practices, and financial considerations.
Develops a fundraising plan to support the Museum's establishment, operation, and maintenance through public contributions, including an independent review of the plan's viability without reliance on federal funds.
Based on the findings, the Commission will submit recommendations for legislative action on the feasibility of establishing and constructing the Museum.
May convene a national conference on the Museum, involving individuals committed to the advancement of LGBTQI+ life, art, history, and culture.
Commission members serve without pay but are allowed travel expenses, and the Commission can accept gifts, bequests, or devises to facilitate its work.
The Commission is not subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act and will terminate 30 days after submitting its final reports.
The Commission is responsible for its own funding and cannot obligate federal funds; it may employ staff and request technical assistance from federal agencies without detailing federal employees.
The budgetary effects of the Act will be determined in accordance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.

Last updated 8/8/2024