text: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
  
      This Act may be cited as the ``Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 
  Commemoration Commission Act of 2002''.
  
   SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
  
      (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
              (1) the first European exploration of the Hudson River and 
          Lake Champlain and the introduction of steam navigation to 
          maritime commerce were events of major historical importance in 
          the United States and throughout the world;
              (2) in 1609--
                      (A) Englishman Henry Hudson, acting on behalf of 
                  the Dutch East India Company, was the first European to 
                  sail up the river later named for him in the vessel 
                  Half Moon; and
                      (B) French explorer Samuel de Champlain was the 
                  first European to discover the lake later named for 
                  him;
              (3) those voyages--
                      (A) were 2 of the most significant passages in the 
                  European exploration and discovery of America;
                      (B) resulted in 2 of the earliest contacts in the 
                  New World between Native Americans and Europeans; and
                      (C) led to the establishment of--
                              (i) the Dutch and later English settlement 
                          Fort Orange in the area that is now Albany, New 
                          York; and
                              (ii) French Quebec settlements located as 
                          far south as Lake George;
              (4) those early settlements influenced the history, 
          culture, law, commerce, and traditions of liberty of the United 
          States;
              (5) in 1807, the navigation of the Hudson River from the 
          city of New York to Albany by Robert Fulton in the steamboat 
          Clermont--
                      (A) successfully inaugurated steam navigation on a 
                  commercial basis;
                      (B) is 1 of the most important events in the 
                  history of navigation;
                      (C) revolutionized waterborne commerce on the 
                  rivers of the United States;
                      (D) transformed naval warfare; and
                      (E) fostered international relations through 
                  transoceanic travel and trade;
              (6) the National Park Service owns and operates significant 
          resources in the State of New York relating to the early 
          history of the United States and the Hudson River Valley; and
              (7) in 2002 the State of New York enacted legislation 
          establishing a State Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Commission.
      (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to establish the Hudson-
  Fulton-Champlain Commemoration Commission to--
              (1) ensure a suitable national observance, in 2009, of the 
          anniversaries of the voyages of Henry Hudson, Robert Fulton, 
          and Samuel de Champlain through cooperation with and assistance 
          to the programs and activities of the States of New York, New 
          Jersey, and Vermont;
              (2) assist in ensuring that Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 2009 
          observances--
                      (A) provide an excellent visitor experience and 
                  beneficial interaction between visitors and the natural 
                  and cultural resources of sites in the States of New 
                  York, New Jersey, and Vermont; and
                      (B) are inclusive and recognize the diverse Hudson 
                  River and Lake Champlain communities that developed 
                  over 4 centuries;
              (3) facilitate international involvement in the Hudson-
          Fulton-Champlain 2009 observances;
              (4) support and facilitate marketing efforts for a 
          commemorative coin, a commemorative stamp, and related 
          activities for the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 2009 observances; 
          and
              (5) assist in the appropriate development of heritage 
          tourism and economic benefits to the United States.
  
  SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
  
      In this Act:
              (1) Commemoration.--The term ``commemoration'' means the 
          commemoration of--
                      (A) the 200th anniversary of the voyage of Robert 
                  Fulton in the steamboat Clermont;
                      (B) the 400th anniversary of the voyage of Henry 
                  Hudson in the vessel Half Moon; and
                      (C) the 400th anniversary of the voyage of Samuel 
                  de Champlain.
              (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Hudson-
          Fulton-Champlain Commemoration Commission established by 
          section 4(a).
              (3) Governor.--The term ``Governor'' means the Governor of 
          each State.
              (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
          of the Interior.
              (5) State.--
                      (A) In general.--The term ``State'' means--
                              (i) the State of New York;
                              (ii) the State of New Jersey; and
                              (iii) the State of Vermont.
                      (B) Inclusions.--The term ``State'' includes 
                  agencies and entities of each State specified in 
                  subparagraph (A).
  
  SEC. 4. HUDSON-FULTON-CHAMPLAIN COMMEMORATION COMMISSION.
  
      (a) In General.--There is established a commission to be known as 
  the ``Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Commemoration Commission''.
      (b) Membership.--
              (1) In general.--The Commission shall be composed of 31 
          members, of whom--
                      (A) 3 members shall be appointed by the Secretary, 
                  taking into consideration the recommendations of the 
                  Governors;
                      (B) 14 members shall be appointed by the Secretary, 
                  taking into consideration the recommendations of--
                              (i) the Members of the House of 
                          Representatives whose districts encompass the 
                          Hudson River Valley; and
                              (ii) the Members of the House of 
                          Representatives whose districts encompass 
                          Champlain Valley;
                      (C) 6 members shall be appointed by the Secretary, 
                  taking into consideration the recommendations of the 
                  Members of the Senate from the States;
                      (D) 2 members shall be employees of the National 
                  Park Service, of whom--
                              (i) 1 shall be the Director of the National 
                          Park Service (or a designee); and
                              (ii) 1 shall be an employee of the National 
                          Park Service having experience relevant to the 
                          commemoration, to be appointed by the 
                          Secretary;
                      (E) 1 member shall be an individual knowledgeable 
                  about the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, 
                  to be appointed by the Secretary; and
                      (F) 5 members shall be individuals that have an 
                  interest in, support for, and expertise appropriate to, 
                  the commemoration, to be appointed by the Secretary.
              (2) Term; vacancies.--
                      (A) Term.--A member of the Commission shall be 
                  appointed for the life of the Commission.
                      (B) Vacancies.--
                              (i) In general.--A vacancy on the 
                          Commission shall be filled in the same manner 
                          as the original appointment was made.
                              (ii) Partial term.--A member appointed to 
                          fill a vacancy on the Commission shall serve 
                          for the remainder of the term for which the 
                          predecessor of the member was appointed.
              (3) Meetings.--
                      (A) In general.--The Commission shall meet--
                              (i) at least twice each year; or
                              (ii) at the call of the Chairperson or the 
                          majority of the members of the Commission.
                      (B) Initial meeting.--Not later than 30 days after 
                  the date on which all members of the Commission have 
                  been appointed, the Commission shall hold the initial 
                  meeting of the Commission.
              (4) Voting.--
                      (A) In general.--The Commission shall act only on 
                  an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the 
                  Commission.
                      (B) Quorum.--A majority of the members of the 
                  Commission shall constitute a quorum.
              (5) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--
                      (A) In general.--The Commission shall annually 
                  select the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson of the 
                  Commission from among the members of the Commission.
                      (B) Authority.--The Vice Chairperson shall serve as 
                  the Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson.
      (c) Duties.--
              (1) In general.--The Commission shall--
                      (A) plan, develop, and execute programs and 
                  activities appropriate for the commemoration;
                      (B) facilitate activities relating to the 
                  commemoration throughout the United States;
                      (C) coordinate activities of the Commission with--
                              (i) commemoration commissions of the 
                          States;
                              (ii) appropriate Federal agencies, 
                          including--
                                      (I) the Department of Agriculture;
                                      (II) the Department of Defense;
                                      (III) the Department of State;
                                      (IV) the Department of 
                                  Transportation; and
                                      (V) the National Park Service; and
                              (iii) the American Heritage Rivers 
                          Initiative Interagency Committee established by 
                          Executive Order No. 13061, dated September 11, 
                          1997;
                      (D) encourage civic, patriotic, historical, 
                  educational, religious, economic, and other 
                  organizations throughout the United States to organize 
                  and participate in activities to expand the 
                  understanding and appreciation of the significance of 
                  the voyages of Hudson, Fulton, and Champlain;
                      (E) provide technical assistance to States, 
                  localities, and nonprofit organizations to carry out 
                  activities relating to the commemoration;
                      (F) coordinate and facilitate for the public 
                  scholarly research on, publication concerning, and 
                  interpretation of, the voyages of Hudson, Fulton, and 
                  Champlain; and
                      (G) ensure that the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 2009 
                  anniversaries provide a lasting legacy and long-term 
                  public benefit by assisting in the development of 
                  appropriate programs and facilities.
              (2) Plans; reports.--
                      (A) Strategic plan; annual performance plans.--In 
                  accordance with section 306 of title 5, United States 
                  Code, and section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, 
                  the Commission shall prepare a strategic plan for the 
                  activities of the Commission carried out under this 
                  Act.
                      (B) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 
                  2010, the Commission shall submit to the Secretary a 
                  final report that contains--
                              (i) a summary of the activities of the 
                          Commission;
                              (ii) a final accounting of funds received 
                          and expended by the Commission; and
                              (iii) the findings and recommendations of 
                          the Commission.
      (d) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission may--
              (1) accept and dispose of donations of money, personal 
          services, and real and personal property related to the 
          commemoration;
              (2) appoint such advisory committees as the Commission 
          determines to be necessary to carry out this Act;
              (3) authorize any member or employee of the Commission to 
          take any action that the Commission is authorized to take by 
          this Act;
              (4) procure supplies, services, and property, and make or 
          enter into contracts, leases, or other legal agreements, to 
          carry out this Act (except that any contracts, leases, or other 
          legal agreements made or entered into by the Commission shall 
          not extend beyond the date of termination of the Commission);
              (5) use the United States mails in the same manner and 
          under the same conditions as other Federal agencies;
              (6) subject to approval by the Commission, make grants in 
          amounts not to exceed $20,000 to communities and nonprofit 
          organizations to develop programs to assist in the 
          commemoration; and
              (7) make grants to research and scholarly organizations to 
          research, publish, or distribute information relating to the 
          voyages of Hudson, Fulton, and Champlain.
      (e) Commission Personnel Matters.--
              (1) Compensation of members of the commission.--
                      (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph 
                  (B), a member of the Commission shall serve without 
                  compensation.
                      (B) Federal employees.--A member of the Commission 
                  who is an officer or employee of the Federal Government 
                  shall serve without compensation in addition to the 
                  compensation received for the services of the member as 
                  an officer or employee of the Federal Government.
                      (C) Travel expenses.--A member of the Commission 
                  shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in 
                  lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an 
                  employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 
                  of title 5, United States Code, while away from the 
                  home or regular place of business of the member in the 
                  performance of the duties of the Commission.
              (2) Staff.--
                      (A) In general.--The Chairperson of the Commission 
                  may, without regard to the civil service laws 
                  (including regulations), appoint and terminate an 
                  executive director and such other additional personnel 
                  as are necessary to enable the Commission to perform 
                  the duties of the Commission.
                      (B) Confirmation of executive director.--The 
                  employment of an executive director shall be subject to 
                  confirmation by the Commission.
              (3) Compensation.--
                      (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph 
                  (B), the Chairperson of the Commission may fix the 
                  compensation of the executive director and other 
                  personnel without regard to the provisions of chapter 
                  51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United 
                  States Code, relating to classification of positions 
                  and General Schedule pay rates.
                      (B) Maximum rate of pay.--The rate of pay for the 
                  executive director and other personnel shall not exceed 
                  the rate payable for level V of the Executive Schedule 
                  under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code.
              (4) Detail of government employees.--
                      (A) Federal employees.--
                              (i) In general.--At the request of the 
                          Commission, the head of any Federal agency may 
                          detail, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable 
                          basis, any of the personnel of the agency to 
                          the Commission to assist the Commission in 
                          carrying out the duties of the Commission under 
                          this Act.
                              (ii) Civil service status.--The detail of 
                          an employee under clause (i) shall be without 
                          interruption or loss of civil service status or 
                          privilege.
                      (B) State employees.--The Commission may--
                              (i) accept the services of personnel 
                          detailed from States (including subdivisions of 
                          States); and
                              (ii) reimburse States for services of 
                          detailed personnel.
              (5) Volunteer and uncompensated services.--Notwithstanding 
          section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Commission 
          may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services as the 
          Commission determines to be necessary.
              (6) Support services.--The Director of the National Park 
          Service shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable 
          basis, such administrative support services as the Commission 
          may request.
      (f) Procurement of Temporary and Intermittent Services.--The 
  Chairperson of the Commission may procure temporary and intermittent 
  services in accordance with section 3109(b) of title 5, United States 
  Code, at rates for individuals that do not exceed the daily equivalent 
  of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive 
  Schedule under section 5316 of that title.
      (g) FACA Nonapplicability.--Section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory 
  Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission.
      (h) No Effect on Authority.--Nothing in this section supersedes the 
  authority of the States or the National Park Service concerning the 
  commemoration.
      (i) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate on December 31, 
  2010.
target: Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Commemoration Commission Act of 2002 - Establishes the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Commemoration Commission to plan, develop, and execute programs and activities appropriate to commemorate in 2009 the anniversaries of the voyages of Henry Hudson (the first European to sail up the Hudson River in the vessel Half Moon), Robert Fulton (who navigated the Hudson River in the steamboat Clermont, successfully inaugurating steam navigation on a commercial basis), and Samuel de Champlain (the first European to discover and explore Lake Champlain).
feat_title: A bill to establish the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Commemoration Commission, and for other purposes.