text: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
  
      This Act may be cited as the ``Commission to Study the Potential 
  Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act''.
  
  SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
  
      In this Act:
              (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the 
          Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National 
          Women's History Museum established by section 3(a).
              (2) Museum.--The term ``Museum'' means the National Women's 
          History Museum.
  
  SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.
  
      (a) In General.--There is established the Commission to Study the 
  Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum.
      (b) Membership.--The Commission shall be composed of 8 members, of 
  whom--
              (1) 2 members shall be appointed by the majority leader of 
          the Senate;
              (2) 2 members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the 
          House of Representatives;
              (3) 2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of 
          the Senate; and
              (4) 2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of 
          the House of Representatives.
      (c) Qualifications.--Members of the Commission shall be appointed 
  to the Commission from among individuals, or representatives of 
  institutions or entities, who possess--
              (1)(A) a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or 
          promotion of women's history, art, political or economic 
          status, or culture; and
              (B)(i) expertise in museum administration;
              (ii) expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cultural 
          institutions;
              (iii) experience in the study and teaching of women's 
          history;
              (iv) experience in studying the issue of the representation 
          of women in art, life, history, and culture at the Smithsonian 
          Institution; or
              (v) extensive experience in public or elected service;
              (2) experience in the administration of, or the planning 
          for, the establishment of, museums; or
              (3) experience in the planning, design, or construction of 
          museum facilities.
      (d) Prohibition.--No employee of the Federal Government may serve 
  as a member of the Commission.
      (e) Deadline for Initial Appointment.--The initial members of the 
  Commission shall be appointed not later than the date that is 90 days 
  after the date of enactment of this Act.
      (f) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Commission--
              (1) shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and
              (2) shall be filled in the same manner as the original 
          appointment was made.
      (g) Chairperson.--The Commission shall, by majority vote of all of 
  the members, select 1 member of the Commission to serve as the 
  Chairperson of the Commission.
  
  SEC. 4. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.
  
      (a) Reports.--
              (1) 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 for the 
          establishment and maintenance of a National Women's History 
          Museum in Washington, DC.
              (2) Report on issues.--The Commission shall submit to the 
          President and Congress a report that addresses the following 
          issues:
                      (A) The availability and cost of collections to be 
                  acquired and housed in the Museum.
                      (B) The impact of the Museum on regional women 
                  history-related museums.
                      (C) Potential locations for the Museum in 
                  Washington, DC, and its environs.
                      (D) Whether the Museum should be part of the 
                  Smithsonian Institution.
                      (E) The governance and organizational structure 
                  from which the Museum should operate.
                      (F) Best practices for engaging women in the 
                  development and design of the Museum.
                      (G) The cost of constructing, operating, and 
                  maintaining the Museum.
              (3) Deadline.--The reports required under paragraphs (1) 
          and (2) shall be submitted not later than the date that is 18 
          months after the date of the first meeting of the Commission.
      (b) Fundraising Plan.--
              (1) In general.--The Commission shall develop a fundraising 
          plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance 
          of the Museum through contributions from the public.
              (2) Considerations.--In developing the fundraising plan 
          under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider--
                      (A) the role of the National Women's History Museum 
                  (a nonprofit, educational organization described in 
                  section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
                  that was incorporated in 1996 in Washington, DC, and 
                  dedicated for the purpose of establishing a women's 
                  history museum) in raising funds for the construction 
                  of the Museum; and
                      (B) issues relating to funding the operations and 
                  maintenance of the Museum in perpetuity without 
                  reliance on appropriations of Federal funds.
              (3) Independent review.--The Commission shall obtain an 
          independent review of the viability of the plan developed under 
          paragraph (1) and such review shall include an analysis as to 
          whether the plan is likely 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 funds.
              (4) Submission.--The Commission shall submit the plan 
          developed under paragraph (1) and the review conducted under 
          paragraph (3) to the Committees on Transportation and 
          Infrastructure, House Administration, Natural Resources, and 
          Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the 
          Committees on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural 
          Resources, and Appropriations of the Senate.
      (c) Legislation To Carry Out Plan of Action.--Based on the 
  recommendations contained in the report submitted under paragraphs (1) 
  and (2) of subsection (a), the Commission shall submit for 
  consideration to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 
  House Administration, Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the 
  House of Representatives and the Committees on Rules and 
  Administration, Energy and Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the 
  Senate recommendations for a legislative plan of action to establish 
  and construct the Museum.
      (d) National Conference.--Not later than 18 months after the date 
  on which the initial members of the Commission are appointed under 
  section 3, the Commission may, in carrying out the duties of the 
  Commission under this section, convene a national conference relating 
  to the Museum, to be comprised of individuals committed to the 
  advancement of the life, art, history, and culture of women.
  
  SEC. 5. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION.
  
      (a) Director and Staff.--
              (1) 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 Commission.
              (2) Rates of pay.--Rates of pay for persons employed under 
          paragraph (1) shall be consistent with the rates of pay allowed 
          for employees of a temporary organization under section 3161 of 
          title 5, United States Code.
      (b) Not Federal Employment.--Any individual employed under this Act 
  shall not be considered a Federal employee for the purpose of any law 
  governing Federal employment.
      (c) Technical Assistance.--
              (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), on request of 
          the Commission, the head of a Federal agency may provide 
          technical assistance to the Commission.
              (2) Prohibition.--No Federal employees may be detailed to 
          the Commission.
  
  SEC. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
  
      (a) Compensation.--
              (1) In general.--A member of the Commission--
                      (A) shall not be considered to be a Federal 
                  employee for any purpose by reason of service on the 
                  Commission; and
                      (B) shall serve without pay.
              (2) Travel expenses.--A member of the Commission shall be 
          allowed a per diem allowance for travel expenses, at rates 
          consistent with those authorized under subchapter I of chapter 
          57 of title 5, United States Code.
      (b) Gifts, Bequests, Devises.--The Commission may solicit, accept, 
  use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of money, services, or 
  real or personal property for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the 
  work of the Commission.
      (c) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Commission shall not be 
  subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
  
  SEC. 7. TERMINATION.
  
      The Commission shall terminate on the date that is 30 days after 
  the date on which the final versions of the reports required under 
  section 4(a) are submitted.
  
  SEC. 8. FUNDING.
  
      (a) In General.--The Commission shall be solely responsible for 
  acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the 
  Commission.
      (b) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be obligated to carry out 
  this Act.
  
              Passed the House of Representatives May 7, 2014.
  
              Attest:
  
                                                   KAREN L. HAAS,
  
                                                                   Clerk.
target: Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum.  Requires the Commission to: (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C.; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of such fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the Museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the Museum. Directs the Commission's recommendations to address issues including the impact of the Museum on regional women history-related museums, whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution, and the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum and acquiring its collections. Prohibits federal funds from being obligated to carry out this Act.
feat_title: Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act