102d CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 959
AMENDMENT
S 959 EAH
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
July 28, 1992.
Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 959) entitled `An Act to
establish a commission to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth
of Thomas Jefferson', do pass with the following
AMENDMENT:
Strike out all after the enacting  clause and insert:

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This Act may be cited as the `Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission Act'.

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The Congress finds that--
(1) April 13, 1993, marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas
Jefferson;
(2) as author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson conceived
and executed an affirmation of democratic government unequaled in both
its eloquence and clarity;
(3) in an age of democratic awakening, Thomas Jefferson worked to promote
government based on the consent of the people, to hold rulers continually
responsible to the ruled, and to secure fundamental rights and liberties
of free citizens;
(4) Thomas Jefferson was elected 3d President of the United States in 1801
and helped to establish the process by which ongoing political change is
carried forward through public debate and free elections;
(5) with the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson virtually doubled the
size of the United States;
(6) the genius of Thomas Jefferson extended beyond the realm of politics
and government to the adaptation of classic architecture, as exemplified
by his home at Monticello and the grounds of the University of Virginia,
which set an American standard of dignity, simplicity, and elegance;
(7) Thomas Jefferson encouraged American science in its infancy, and with
his friend James Madison, laid the cornerstone of the American tradition
of religious freedom and separation of church and state;
(8) Thomas Jefferson also championed universal public education, believing
such education essential to democratic government as well as to advancement
of knowledge and the pursuit of happiness;
(9) it is appropriate to remember and renew the legacy of Thomas Jefferson
for the American people and, indeed for all mankind, during a time when
the light of democracy is again bursting upon the world; and
(10) as the Nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas
Jefferson, it is appropriate to celebrate and commemorate this anniversary
through local, national, and international observances and activities
planned and coordinated by a national commission.

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There is established a commission to be known as the Thomas Jefferson
Commemoration Commission (in this Act referred to as the `Commission').

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The Commission shall--
(1) plan and develop programs and activities appropriate to commemorate
the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson, including a
limited number of projects to be undertaken by the Federal Government that
harmonize and balance the important goals of ceremony and celebration with
the equally important goals of scholarship and education;
(2) generally coordinate activities throughout the several States;
(3) honor historical locations associated with the life of Thomas Jefferson;
(4) recognize individuals and organizations that have significantly
contributed to the preservation of Jefferson's ideals, writings,
architectural designs, and other professional accomplishments, by the
award and presentation of medals and certificates;
(5) encourage civic, patriotic, and historical organizations, and State and
local governments, to organize and participate in anniversary activities
commemorating the birth of Thomas Jefferson; and
(6) develop and coordinate any other activities relating to the anniversary
of the birth of Thomas Jefferson as may be appropriate.

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(a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT-
(1) IN GENERAL- The Commission shall be composed of 21 members, including--
(A) the Chief Justice of the United States or such individual's delegate;
(B) the Librarian of Congress or such individual's delegate;
(C) the Archivist of the United States or such individual's delegate;
(D) the President pro tempore of the Senate or such individual's delegate;
(E) the Speaker of the House of Representatives or such individual's
delegate;
(F) the Secretary of the Interior or such individual's delegate;
(G) the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution or such individual's
delegate;
(H) the Secretary of Education or such individual's delegate;
(I) the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities or such
individual's delegate;
(J) the Executive Director of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation or
such individual's delegate; and
(K) 11 citizens of the United States who are not officers or employees of
any government, except to the extent they are considered such officers or
employees by virtue of their membership on the Commission.
(2) APPOINTMENTS BY PRESIDENT-
(A) IN GENERAL- The individuals referred to in paragraph (1)(K) shall
be appointed by the President. The individuals shall be chosen based on
their distinctive qualifications or experience in the fields of history,
government, architecture, the applied sciences, or other professions that
would enhance the work of the Commission and reflect the professional
accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson.
(B) POLITICAL AFFILIATION- Not more than 6 of the individuals appointed
under subparagraph (A) may be affiliated with the same political party.
(C) RECOMMENDATIONS- Of the individuals appointed under subparagraph (A)--
(i) 3 shall be appointed from among individuals who are recommended by the
majority leader of the Senate in consultation with the minority leader of
the Senate; and
(ii) 3 shall be appointed from among individuals who are recommended by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives in consultation with the minority
leader of the House of Representatives.
(b) TERMS- Each member of the Commission shall be appointed not later
than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act for the life of
the Commission.
(c) VACANCIES- A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same
manner in which the original appointment was made.
(d) CHAIRPERSON- The President shall designate the chairperson of the
Commission from among the individuals appointed under subsection (a)(2).
(e) COMPENSATION-
(1) RATES OF PAY- Except as provided in paragraph (2), members of the
Commission shall serve without pay.
(2) TRAVEL EXPENSES- Each member of the Commission may receive travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with
sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
(f) MEETINGS- The Commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson or
a majority of its members.
(g) APPROVAL OF ACTIONS- All official actions of the Commission under this
Act shall be approved by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority
of the members.

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(a) ADVISORY COMMITTEES- The Commission may appoint such advisory committees
as it determines to be necessary to carry out this Act.
(b) DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY- Any member or employee of the Commission may,
if authorized by the Commission, take any action that the Commission is
authorized to take by this Act.
(c) CONTRACT AUTHORITY-
(1) IN GENERAL- The Commission may procure supplies, services, and property,
and make or enter into contracts, leases, or other legal agreements,
in order to carry out this Act.
(2) RESTRICTION- The contracts, leases, or other legal agreements made
or entered into by the Commission shall not extend beyond the date of
termination of the Commission.
(3) TERMINATION- All supplies and property acquired by the Commission under
this Act that remain in the possession of the Commission on the date of
termination of the Commission shall become the property of the General
Services Administration upon the date of the termination.
(d) INFORMATION-
(1) IN GENERAL- The Commission may secure directly from any Federal agency
information necessary to enable it to carry out this Act. Upon request of
the chairperson of the Commission, the head of the Federal agency shall
furnish the information to the Commission.
(2) EXCEPTION- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any information that the
Commission is prohibited to secure or request by another law.
(e) MAILS- The Commission may use the United States mails in the same
manner and under the same conditions as other Federal agencies.

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(a) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- The Commission shall have an executive director
appointed by the chairperson of the Commission with the advice of the
Commission. The executive director may be paid at a rate not to exceed
the maximum rate of basic pay payable for GS-15 of the General Schedule.
(b) STAFF- The Commission may appoint and fix the pay of additional personnel
as it considers appropriate, except that an individual so appointed may
not receive pay in excess of the maximum rate of basic pay payable for
GS-13 of the General Schedule.
(c) APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE LAWS- The executive director and
staff of the Commission may be appointed without regard to the provisions
of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive
service, and may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and
subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification and
General Schedule pay rates, except as provided in subsections (a) and (b).
(d) STAFF OF FEDERAL AGENCIES- Upon request of the chairperson of the
Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a nonreimbursable
basis, any of the personnel of the agency to the Commission to assist it
in carrying out its duties under this Act.
(e) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS- The chairperson of the Commission may procure
temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5,
United States Code, at a rate which does not exceed the daily equivalent
of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive
Schedule under section 5316 of such title.
(f) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES- The Administrator of General Services
shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis such administrative
support services as the Commission may request.

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(a) DONATIONS- The Commission may accept donations of money, personal
services, and property, both real and personal, including books, manuscripts,
miscellaneous printed matter, memorabilia, relics and other materials
related to Thomas Jefferson.
(b) USE OF FUNDS-
(1) IN GENERAL- Any funds donated to the Commission may be used by the
Commission to carry out this Act. The source and amount of such funds
shall be listed in the interim and final reports required under section 9.
(2) PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS- In addition to any procurement requirement
otherwise applicable to the Commission, the Commission shall conduct
procurements of property or services involving donated funds pursuant to
the small purchase procedures required by section 303(g) of the Federal
Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(g)). Section
15(j) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(j)) shall not apply to
such procurements.
(3) DEFINITION- For purposes of paragraph (2), the term `donated funds'
means any funds of which 50 percent or more derive from funds donated to
the Commission.
(c) VOLUNTEER SERVICES- Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United
States Code, the Commission may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated
services as the Commission determines necessary.
(d) REMAINING FUNDS- Funds remaining upon the date of termination of the
Commission shall be used to ensure the proper disposition of property donated
to the Commission as specified in the final report required by section 9.

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(a) INTERIM REPORT- Not later than December 31, 1992, the Commission shall
prepare and submit to the President and the Congress a report detailing the
activities of the Commission, including an accounting of funds received
and expended by the Commission, during the period beginning on the date
of the enactment of this Act and ending not earlier than 30 days prior to
the submission of the interim report.
(b) FINAL REPORT- Not later than December 31, 1993, the Commission shall
submit to the President and to the Congress a final report. The final
report shall contain--
(1) a summary of the activities of the Commission;
(2) a final accounting of funds received and expended by the Commission;
(3) the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Commission;
(4) specific recommendations concerning the final disposition of historically
significant items donated to the Commission under section 8(a); and
(5) any additional views of any member of the Commission concerning the
Commission's recommendations that such member requests to be included in
the final report.

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(a) IN GENERAL- The Inspector General of the General Services Administration
shall audit financial transactions of the Commission, including financial
transactions involving donated funds, in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards. In conducting an audit pursuant to this
section, the Inspector General shall have access to all books, accounts,
financial records, reports, files, and other papers, items, or property
in use by the Commission, as necessary to facilitate the audit, and shall
be afforded full facilities for verifying transactions with the balances
or securities held by depositories, fiscal agents, and custodians.
(b) REPORTS- Not later than December 31, 1992, the Inspector General of
the General Services Administration shall submit to the President and to
the Congress a report detailing the results of any audit of the financial
transactions of the Commission conducted before such date. Not later than
March 4, 1994, such Inspector General shall submit to the President and to
the Congress a report detailing the results of any audit of the financial
transactions of the Commission conducted during the period beginning on
December 31, 1992, and ending on December 31, 1993.

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The Commission shall terminate not later than 60 days following submission
of the final report required by section 9.

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There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $250,000
for fiscal year 1993 and $62,500 for fiscal year 1994.
Attest:
Clerk.

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