Short title

This Act may be cited as the

National Women’s History Museum Act of 2007

Findings

Congress finds that— (1)the National Women’s History Museum was established— (A)to research and present information relating to the historic contributions that women have made to all aspects of human endeavor; and (B)to explore and present in a fair and balanced way information relating to the contributions that women have made to the United States through the various roles that women have assumed in families and in society; (2)in March 1999, the President’s Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History— (A)concluded that efforts to implement an appropriate celebration of women’s history in the next millennium should include the designation of a focal point for women’s history in our nation’s capital . . .; and (B)cited the efforts of the National Women’s History Museum toward the achievement of that goal; (3)through the establishment of a national reference center, the National Women’s History Museum would be able to collect and preserve documents, publications, and research relating to women; (4)through the promotion of imaginative educational approaches that are designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of historic contributions by women, the National Women’s History Museum would foster educational programs relating to the historical contributions that were made by women to society; (5)the National Women’s History Museum would publicly display temporary and permanent exhibits that illustrate, interpret, and demonstrate the historic contributions of women; (6)the National Women’s History Museum would attract approximately 1,500,000 visitors to the District of Columbia each year; and (7)the National Women's History Museum would promote economic activity in the District of Columbia by— (A)creating jobs; (B)increasing visitor spending on hotels, meals, and transportation; and (C)generating tax revenue for the District of Columbia.

Definitions

In this Act: (1)

Administrator

The term Administrator means the Administrator of General Services. (2)

Commission

The term Commission means the National Capital Planning Commission. (3)

Federal Triangle development area

The term Federal Triangle development area has the meaning given the term development area in section 6711 of title 40, United States Code. (4)

Museum Sponsor

The term Museum Sponsor means the National Women’s History Museum, Inc., that— (A)is a nonprofit organization, as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and (B)in 1996, was incorporated in the District of Columbia. (5)

Net proceeds

The term net proceeds means the amount obtained by subtracting— (A)the sum of all costs incurred by the Administrator relating to the occupancy agreement; from (B)the sum of all amounts received by the Administrator relating the occupancy agreement. (6)

Old Post Office

The term Old Post Office means the building and surrounding land that is— (A)commonly known as the Old Post Office; and (B)located— (i)in Washington, District of Columbia; (ii)at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.; and (iii)in the northwest corner of a parcel of land bounded by— (I)Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.; (II)10th Street, N.W.; (III)Constitution Avenue, N.W.; and (IV)12th Street, N.W. (7)

Pavilion Annex

The term Pavilion Annex means the building and surrounding land that is— (A)commonly known as the Pavilion Annex; and (B)located— (i)in Washington, District of Columbia; (ii)adjacent to the Old Post Office; (iii)on Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., to the east of 11th Street N.W.; and (iv)on a parcel of land bounded on 3 sides by buildings operated by the Internal Revenue Service.

Occupancy agreement

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator shall enter into an occupancy agreement with the Museum Sponsor to allow the Museum Sponsor to locate a National Women’s History Museum at the Pavilion Annex. (b)

Term of occupancy agreement

(1)

Length of term

(A)

In general

Subject to subparagraph (B), the term of the occupancy agreement shall be negotiated between the Administrator and the Museum Sponsor. (B)

Maximum term

The term of the occupancy agreement shall extend for a period of not more than 99 years. (2)

Termination

The occupancy agreement shall permit the Administrator to terminate the occupancy agreement if, as determined by the Administrator, the Pavilion Annex is placed at risk by— (A)casualty; (B)financial nonperformance; or (C)any other appropriate circumstance, as determined by the Administrator. (c)

Rent

(1)

In general

The Museum Sponsor shall pay to the Administrator rent in an amount equal to the fair market rental value of the Pavilion Annex, as determined by a method described in paragraph (2). (2)

Determination of fair market rental value

The fair market rental value of the Pavilion Annex shall be determined in a manner consistent with— (A)an agreement negotiated between the Administrator and the Museum Sponsor; or (B)an appraisal of the Pavilion Annex, in accordance with instructions agreed to by the Administrator and the Museum Sponsor. (d)

Operation of adjacent real property and buildings

At the discretion of the Administrator, the occupancy agreement shall include terms and conditions that— (1)regardless of use, allow for the unimpeded operation (including the provision of security) of any adjacent real property or building; and (2)to meet the operational requirements of any adjacent real property or building, reserve the rights of the Administrator to a certain quantity of square footage in the Pavilion Annex. (e)

Initial renovation and modification

(1)

In general

Any activity relating to the renovation or modification of the Pavilion Annex shall— (A)be the sole responsibility of the Museum Sponsor; (B)be carried out by the Museum Sponsor, in consultation with the Administrator, using only non-Federal funds; (C)be commenced not later than 5 years after the date on which the Administrator has entered into an occupancy agreement with the Museum Sponsor under section 4(a); (D)be carried out consistent with a master plan that is— (i)developed by the Museum Sponsor; and (ii)approved by the Administrator; (E)be carried out in accordance with all applicable laws (including regulations) and ordinances; and (F)as determined by the Administrator, enhance or improve the Pavilion Annex consistent with the requirements of— (i)the National Women's History Museum; (ii)the Old Post Office; (iii)any adjacent real property or building; and (iv)the Federal Triangle development area. (f)

Operation and maintenance

(1)

Responsibility

Until the date on which the occupancy agreement is terminated, the Museum Sponsor shall be solely responsible for the operation and maintenance (including repairs and alterations) of the Pavilion Annex. (2)

Maintenance obligations

To ensure that the Pavilion Annex is maintained in a manner consistent with the prominent location of the Pavilion Annex, the Museum Sponsor shall promptly perform any necessary exterior maintenance, as determined by the Administrator. (g)

Additional terms and conditions

The occupancy agreement shall contain such additional terms and conditions that the Administrator considers to be appropriate. (h)

Relationship to other laws

(1)

In general

Subject to paragraph (2), the authority of the Administrator under this section shall not be subject to— (A)section 525 or 549 of title 40, United States Code; or (B)any other Federal law. (2)

Exception

The authority of the Administrator under this section shall be subject to any Federal law relating to environmental or historical preservation. (i)

Authority of Commission

Nothing in this Act— (1)limits the authority of the Commission; or (2)affects the authority of the Commission relating to the development of the Federal Triangle development area.

Federal participation

(a)

Non-Federal share

The non-Federal share of any cost relating to the establishment, construction, maintenance, or operation of the National Women's History Museum shall be 100 percent. (b)

Use of private funds

The Museum Sponsor shall raise private funds to pay for any cost relating to— (1)the initial modification and renovation of the Pavilion Annex; and (2)the operation and maintenance of the National Women's History Museum, including any service necessary to ensure the preservation and operation of the National Women's History Museum, as determined by the Administrator. (c)

Improvements

On the date on which the occupancy agreement terminates, any improvement to the Pavilion Annex shall be considered to be the property of the United States.

Use of net proceeds

The Administrator shall deposit any net proceeds in the Federal Buildings Fund established under section 592 of title 40, United States Code, to be used for the real property capital needs of the General Services Administration, in accordance with annual appropriations Acts.

Report

(a)

In general

If, on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator has not entered into an occupancy agreement with the Museum Sponsor under section 4(a), not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit a report containing the information described in subsection (b) to— (1)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (2)the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (3)the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives. (b)

Contents

The report submitted by the Administrator under subsection (a) shall contain— (1)a summary of any unresolved issue between the Administrator and the Museum Sponsor relating to the occupancy agreement; and (2)an analysis of the position of the Administrator relating to any unresolved issue summarized under paragraph (1).