§80t–6. Definitions — Inbound Citations
20 U.S.C. § 80t–6
Cited by 53 provisions in release 119-102.
Citations to §80t–6(1)
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(a) There is established within the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women’s history museum, to be named by the Board of Regents in consultation with the council established under section 80t–2 of this title (referred to in this subchapter1 as the “Museum”).
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(A) make recommendations to the Board of Regents concerning the planning, design, and construction of the Museum;
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(B) advise and assist the Board of Regents on all matters relating to the administration, operation, maintenance, and preservation of the Museum;
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(C) recommend annual operating budgets for the Museum to the Board of Regents;
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(D) report annually to the Board of Regents on the acquisition, disposition, and display of objects relating to women’s art, history, and culture; and
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(2) The Council, subject to the general policies of the Board of Regents, shall have sole authority to—(A) purchase, accept, borrow, and otherwise acquire artifacts for addition to the collections of the Museum;(B) loan, exchange, sell, and otherwise dispose of any part of the collections of the Museum, but only if the funds generated by that disposition are used for additions to the collections of the Museum; or(C) specify criteria with respect to the use of the collections and resources of the Museum, including policies on programming, education, exhibitions, and research with respect to—(i) the life, art, history, and culture of women;(ii) the role of women in the history of the United States; and(iii) the contributions of women to society.
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(3) The Council, subject to the general policies of the Board of Regents, shall have authority—(A) to provide for preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the collections of the Museum; and(B) to solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, and devises of personal property for the purpose of aiding and facilitating the work of the Museum.
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(F) One member of the Board of Regents, appointed by the Board of Regents.
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(G) Nineteen individuals appointed by the Board of Regents. In appointing members under this subparagraph, the Board of Regents should give special consideration to appointing—(i) members of the Congressional Commission;(ii) board members of the National Women’s History Museum, a nonprofit, educational organization described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 that was incorporated in 1996 in the District of Columbia and that is dedicated for the purpose of establishing a women’s history museum; and(iii) scholars and representatives of organizations that are committed to the study of women’s history.
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(3) The Board of Regents shall make initial appointments to the Council under paragraph (2) not later than 180 days after December 27, 2020.
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(2) As designated by the Board of Regents at the time of appointment, of the voting members first appointed under subparagraph (G) of subsection (c)(2)—(A) 7 members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year;(B) 6 members shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and(C) 6 members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
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(2) The Director shall manage the Museum subject to the policies of the Board of Regents.
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(1) Not later than 2 years after December 27, 2020, the Board of Regents shall designate a site for the Museum.
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(2) In designating a site under paragraph (1), the Board of Regents shall—(A) select a site in the District of Columbia; and(B) include the consideration of the following sites:(i) The site known as the “South Monument site”, located on the National Mall and bordered by 14th Street Northwest, Jefferson Drive Southwest, Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest, and Independence Ave Southwest.(ii) The Northwest United States Capitol site, bordered by 3rd Street Northwest, Constitution Avenue Northwest, 1st Street Northwest, and Pennsylvania Ave Northwest.
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(3) In designating a site under paragraph (1), the Board of Regents shall take into consideration each of the following factors:(A) An estimate of the costs associated with each potential site.(B) An assessment of the suitability of the space of each potential site, including size, proximity to other buildings and transportation, and other external environmental conditions, as appropriate.(C) The recommendations of the Congressional Commission.
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(4) The Board of Regents shall carry out its duties under this subsection in consultation with each of the following:(A) The Chair of the National Capital Planning Commission.(B) The Director of the National Park Service.(C) The Chair of the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission.(D) The Chair of the Commission on Fine Arts.(E) The Chair of the Congressional Commission.(F) The Architect of the Capitol.(G) The chair and ranking member of each of the following committees:(i) The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.(ii) The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives.(iii) The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.(iv) The Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.(v) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.(vi) The Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.(vii) The Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
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(1) The Board of Regents shall not designate a site for the Museum that is under the administrative jurisdiction of another Federal agency or entity unless the head of the Federal agency or entity submits to each of the committees described in subsection (a)(4)(G) written notification stating that the head of the Federal agency or entity concurs with locating the Museum on the land or in the structure that is under the administrative jurisdiction of the Federal agency or entity.
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(c) The Board of Regents, in consultation with the council established under section 80t–2 of this title, may plan, design, and construct a building for the Museum, which shall be located at the site designated by the Board of Regents under subsection (a), in accordance with this section.
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(e) The Board of Regents shall pay—(1) 50 percent of the costs of carrying out this section from Federal funds; and(2) 50 percent of the costs of carrying out this section from non-Federal sources.
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(1) The term “Board of Regents” means the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
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(I) make recommendations to the Board of Regents concerning the location, planning, design, and construction of the Museum;
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(II) recommend annual operating budgets for the Museum to the Board of Regents;
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(IV) report annually to the Board of Regents on the acquisition, disposition, and display of Latino collections, objects and artifacts, and on other appropriate matters; and
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(V) advise and assist the Board of Regents on all matters relating to the administration, operation, maintenance, and preservation of the Museum, including long-term maintenance; and
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(B) Subject to the general policies of the Board of Regents, the Board of Trustees shall have the sole authority to—(i) purchase, accept, borrow, or otherwise acquire artifacts and other objects for addition to the collections of the Museum;(ii) loan, exchange, sell, or otherwise dispose of any part of the collections of the Museum, with the proceeds of such transactions to be used for additions to the collections of the Museum; and(iii) specify criteria with respect to the use of the collections and resources of the Museum, including policies on programming, education, exhibitions, and research with respect to—(I) the life, art, history, culture, and other aspects of Latinos in the United States and the territories of the United States;(II) the role of Latinos in the history of the United States from the arrival of the first explorers to the Americas to the present;(III) the contributions of Latinos to society and culture in the United States, and exploring what it means to be an American; and(IV) sharing how values in the United States such as resiliency, optimism, and spirituality are reflected in Latino history and culture.
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(C) Subject to the general policies of the Board of Regents, the Board of Trustees shall have authority to—(i) provide for preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the collections of the Museum; and(ii) solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, and devises of personal and real property for the purpose of aiding and facilitating the work of the Museum.
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(iv) One member of the Board of Regents, appointed by the Board of Regents.
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(vi) Thirteen individuals who shall be appointed by the Board of Regents after taking into consideration—(I) efforts to have a politically and geographically diverse representation on the Board of Trustees reflecting States and territories with significant Latino populations;(II) individuals recommended by members of the Board of Trustees; and(III) individuals recommended by organizations and entities that are committed to the advancement of knowledge of Latino life, art, history, and culture.
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(C) The Board of Regents shall make initial appointments to the Board of Trustees under subparagraph (B) not later than 180 days after December 27, 2020.
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(B) As designated by the Board of Regents at the time of appointment, of the voting members first appointed under clause (vi) of paragraph (3)(B)—(i) Five members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year;(ii) Four members shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and(iii) Four members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
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(B) The Director shall manage the Museum subject to the policies of the Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees.
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(i) Not later than 2 years after December 27, 2020, the Board of Regents shall designate a site for the Museum.
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(ii) In designating a site under clause (i), the Board of Regents shall—(I) select a site in the District of Columbia; and(II) include the consideration of the following sites:(aa) The Arts and Industries Building of the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall at 900 Jefferson Drive, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia.(bb) A vacant area bounded by Independence Avenue, Jefferson Drive, Raoul Wallenberg Place, and 14th Street Southwest, currently under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service.(cc) The area bounded by 3rd Street and 1st Street, Northwest and Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, as measured from curb to curb, currently under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol.(dd) The facility and grounds on the National Mall between 12th and 14th Streets, Southwest, and Jefferson Drive and Independence Avenue, Southwest, currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture.
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(iii) In designating a site under clause (i), the Board of Regents shall take into consideration each of the following factors:(I) An estimate of the costs associated with each potential site.(II) An assessment of the suitability of the space of each potential site, including size, proximity to other buildings and transportation, and other external environmental conditions, as appropriate.(III) The recommendations of the Commission referred to in subsection (h).
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(iv) The Board of Regents shall carry out its duties under this subparagraph in consultation with the following:(I) The Chair of the National Capital Planning Commission.(II) The Director of the National Park Service.(III) The Chair of the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission.(IV) The Chair of the Commission of Fine Arts.(V) The Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission referred to in subsection (h).(VI) The Chair of the Building and Site Subcommittee of the Commission referred to in subsection (h).(VII) The Architect of the Capitol.(VIII) The Chair and ranking minority member of each of the following committees:(aa) The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.(bb) The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives.(cc) The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.(dd) The Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.(ee) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.(ff) The Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.(gg) The Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
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(C) The Board of Regents, in consultation with the Board of Trustees and other appropriate Federal and local agencies is authorized to prepare plans, design, and construct a building or modify an existing building for the Museum, which shall be located at the site selected by the Board of Regents, in accordance with this subsection.
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(A) The Board of Regents shall not designate a site for the Museum that is under the administrative jurisdiction of another Federal agency or entity unless the head of the Federal agency or entity submits to each of the committees described in paragraph (1)(A)(iv)(VIII) written notification stating that the head of the Federal agency or entity concurs with locating the Museum on the land or in the structure that is under the administrative jurisdiction of the Federal agency or entity.
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(3) The Board of Regents shall pay—(A) 50 percent of the costs of carrying out this subsection from Federal funds; and(B) 50 percent of the costs of carrying out this subsection from non-Federal sources.
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(h) In carrying out their duties under this section, the Board of Trustees and the Board of Regents shall take into consideration the reports and plans submitted by the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino established under section 333 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–229; 122 Stat. 784).
Citations to §80t–6(2)
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(4) On December 19, 2014, Congress created a Congressional Commission to study the potential for an American museum of women’s history. The bipartisan Commission unanimously concluded that the United States needs and deserves a physical national museum dedicated to showcasing the historical experiences and impact of women in the United States.
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(i) members of the Congressional Commission;
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(C) The recommendations of the Congressional Commission.
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(E) The Chair of the Congressional Commission.
Citations to §80t–6(3)
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(E) The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
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(1) The Museum shall have a Director who shall be appointed by the Secretary, taking into consideration individuals recommended by the council established under section 80t–2 of this title.
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(c) The employees appointed by the Secretary under subsection (b) may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5 relating to classification of positions and General Schedule pay rates.
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(i) The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
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(ii) The Under Secretary of Museums and Research of the Smithsonian Institution.
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(3) The employees appointed by the Secretary under paragraph (2) may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5 relating to classification of positions and General Schedule pay rates.