[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 123 (Thursday, October 5, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9987-S9990]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                JAMESTOWN 400TH COMMEMORATION COMMISSION

  The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 2885) to establish the 
Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission, and for other purposes, which 
has been reported from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, 
with amendments as follows:
  (Omit the part in black brackets and insert the part printed in 
italic)

                                S. 2885

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Jamestown 400th 
     Commemoration Commission Act of 2000''.

     SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
       (1) the founding of the colony at Jamestown, Virginia in 
     1607, the first permanent English colony in the New World, 
     and the capital of Virginia for 92 years, has major 
     significance in the history of the United States;
       (2) the settlement brought people from throughout the 
     Atlantic Basin together to form a multicultural society, 
     including English, other Europeans, Native Americans, and 
     Africans;
       (3) the economic, political, religious, and social 
     institutions that developed during the first 9 decades of the 
     existence of Jamestown continue to have profound effects on 
     the United States, particularly in English common law and 
     language, cross cultural relationships, and economic 
     structure and status;
       (4) the National Park Service, the Association for the 
     Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, and the Jamestown-
     Yorktown Foundation of the Commonwealth of Virginia 
     collectively own and operate significant resources related to 
     the early history of Jamestown; and
       (5) in 1996--
       (A) the Commonwealth of Virginia designated the Jamestown-
     Yorktown Foundation as the State agency responsible for 
     planning and implementing the Commonwealth's portion of the 
     commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the 
     Jamestown settlement;
       (B) the Foundation created the Celebration 2007 Steering 
     Committee, known as the Jamestown 2007 Steering Committee; 
     and
       (C) planning for the commemoration began.
       (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to establish the 
     Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission to--
       (1) ensure a suitable national observance of the Jamestown 
     2007 anniversary by complementing the programs and activities 
     of the [State] Commonwealth of Virginia;
       (2) cooperate with and assist the programs and activities 
     of the State in observance of the Jamestown 2007 anniversary;
       (3) assist in ensuring that Jamestown 2007 observances 
     provide an excellent visitor experience and beneficial 
     interaction between visitors and the natural and cultural 
     resources of the Jamestown sites;
       (4) assist in ensuring that the Jamestown 2007 observances 
     are inclusive and appropriately recognize the experiences of 
     all people present in 17th century Jamestown;
       (5) provide assistance to the development of Jamestown-
     related programs and activities;
       (6) facilitate international involvement in the Jamestown 
     2007 observances;
       (7) support and facilitate marketing efforts for a 
     commemorative coin, stamp, and related activities for the 
     Jamestown 2007 observances; and
       (8) assist in the appropriate development of heritage 
     tourism and economic benefits to the United States.

     SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

       In this Act:

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       (1) Commemoration.--The term ``commemoration'' means the 
     commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the 
     Jamestown settlement.
       (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the 
     Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission established by 
     section 4(a).
       (3) Governor.--The term ``Governor'' means the Governor of 
     [the State.] Virginia.
       (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of the Interior.
       [(5) State.--
       [(A) In general.--The term ``State'' means the State of 
     Virginia.
       [(B) Inclusions.--The term ``State'' includes agencies and 
     entities of the State.]
       (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the Commonwealth of 
     Virginia, including agencies and entities of the 
     Commonwealth.

     SEC. 4. JAMESTOWN 400TH COMMEMORATION COMMISSION.

       (a) In General.--There is established a commission to be 
     known as the ``Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission''.
       (b) Membership.--
       (1) In general.--The Commission shall be composed of [16 
     members,] 15 members, of whom--
       (A) 4 members shall be appointed by the Secretary, taking 
     into consideration the recommendations of the Chairperson of 
     the Jamestown 2007 Steering Committee;
       (B) 4 members shall be appointed by the Secretary, taking 
     into consideration the recommendations of the Governor;
       (C) 2 members shall be employees of the National Park 
     Service, of which--
       (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; and
       (D) 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 in which 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 Commission shall constitute 
     a quorum.
       (5) Chairperson.--The Secretary shall appoint a Chairperson 
     of the Commission, taking into consideration any 
     recommendations of the Governor.
       (c) Duties.--
       (1) In general.--The Commission shall--
       (A) plan, develop, and execute programs and activities 
     appropriate to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the 
     founding of Jamestown;
       (B) generally facilitate Jamestown-related activities 
     throughout the United States;
       (C) encourage civic, patriotic, historical, educational, 
     religious, economic, and other organizations throughout the 
     United States to organize and participate in anniversary 
     activities to expand the understanding and appreciation of 
     the significance of the founding and early history of 
     Jamestown;
       (D) coordinate and facilitate for the public scholarly 
     research on, publication about, and interpretation of, 
     Jamestown; and
       (E) ensure that the 400th anniversary of Jamestown provides 
     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 the Government Performance and Results Act of 
     1993 (Public Law 103-62; 107 Stat. 285), the Commission shall 
     prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans for the 
     activities of the Commission carried out under this Act.
       (B) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2008, the 
     Commission shall complete 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 donations and make dispersions of money, 
     personal services, and real and personal property related to 
     Jamestown and of the significance of Jamestown in the history 
     of the United States;
       (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 $10,000 to communities and nonprofit 
     organizations to develop programs to assist in the 
     commemoration;
       (7) make grants to research and scholarly organizations to 
     research, publish, or distribute information relating to the 
     early history of Jamestown; and
       (8) provide technical assistance to States, localities, and 
     nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration.
       (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.--On the request of the Commission, the head 
     of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable or non-
     reimbursable 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 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 State, the National Park 
     Service, or the Association for the Preservation of Virginia 
     Antiquities, concerning the commemoration.
       (i) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate on 
     December 31, 2008.

     SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are 
     necessary to carry out this Act.
  The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute was agreed to.

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  The bill (S. 3000), as amended, was read the third time and passed.
  The title was amended so as to read: ``To authorize the exchange of 
land between the Secretary of the Interior and the Director of Central 
Intelligence at the George Washington Memorial Parkway in McLean, 
Virginia, and for other purposes.''
  The committee amendments were agreed to.
  The bill (S. 2885), as amended, was read the third time and passed, 
as follows:

                                S. 2885

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Jamestown 400th 
     Commemoration Commission Act of 2000''.

     SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
       (1) the founding of the colony at Jamestown, Virginia in 
     1607, the first permanent English colony in the New World, 
     and the capital of Virginia for 92 years, has major 
     significance in the history of the United States;
       (2) the settlement brought people from throughout the 
     Atlantic Basin together to form a multicultural society, 
     including English, other Europeans, Native Americans, and 
     Africans;
       (3) the economic, political, religious, and social 
     institutions that developed during the first 9 decades of the 
     existence of Jamestown continue to have profound effects on 
     the United States, particularly in English common law and 
     language, cross cultural relationships, and economic 
     structure and status;
       (4) the National Park Service, the Association for the 
     Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, and the Jamestown-
     Yorktown Foundation of the Commonwealth of Virginia 
     collectively own and operate significant resources related to 
     the early history of Jamestown; and
       (5) in 1996--
       (A) the Commonwealth of Virginia designated the Jamestown-
     Yorktown Foundation as the State agency responsible for 
     planning and implementing the Commonwealth's portion of the 
     commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the 
     Jamestown settlement;
       (B) the Foundation created the Celebration 2007 Steering 
     Committee, known as the Jamestown 2007 Steering Committee; 
     and
       (C) planning for the commemoration began.
       (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to establish the 
     Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission to--
       (1) ensure a suitable national observance of the Jamestown 
     2007 anniversary by complementing the programs and activities 
     of the Commonwealth of Virginia;
       (2) cooperate with and assist the programs and activities 
     of the State in observance of the Jamestown 2007 anniversary;
       (3) assist in ensuring that Jamestown 2007 observances 
     provide an excellent visitor experience and beneficial 
     interaction between visitors and the natural and cultural 
     resources of the Jamestown sites;
       (4) assist in ensuring that the Jamestown 2007 observances 
     are inclusive and appropriately recognize the experiences of 
     all people present in 17th century Jamestown;
       (5) provide assistance to the development of Jamestown-
     related programs and activities;
       (6) facilitate international involvement in the Jamestown 
     2007 observances;
       (7) support and facilitate marketing efforts for a 
     commemorative coin, stamp, and related activities for the 
     Jamestown 2007 observances; and
       (8) 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 the 400th anniversary of the founding of the 
     Jamestown settlement.
       (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the 
     Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission established by 
     section 4(a).
       (3) Governor.--The term ``Governor'' means the Governor of 
     Virginia.
       (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of the Interior.
       (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the Commonwealth of 
     Virginia, including agencies and entities of the 
     Commonwealth.

     SEC. 4. JAMESTOWN 400TH COMMEMORATION COMMISSION.

       (a) In General.--There is established a commission to be 
     known as the ``Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission''.
       (b) Membership.--
       (1) In general.--The Commission shall be composed of 15 
     members, of whom--
       (A) 4 members shall be appointed by the Secretary, taking 
     into consideration the recommendations of the Chairperson of 
     the Jamestown 2007 Steering Committee;
       (B) 4 members shall be appointed by the Secretary, taking 
     into consideration the recommendations of the Governor;
       (C) 2 members shall be employees of the National Park 
     Service, of which--
       (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; and
       (D) 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 in which 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 Commission shall constitute 
     a quorum.
       (5) Chairperson.--The Secretary shall appoint a Chairperson 
     of the Commission, taking into consideration any 
     recommendations of the Governor.
       (c) Duties.--
       (1) In general.--The Commission shall--
       (A) plan, develop, and execute programs and activities 
     appropriate to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the 
     founding of Jamestown;
       (B) generally facilitate Jamestown-related activities 
     throughout the United States;
       (C) encourage civic, patriotic, historical, educational, 
     religious, economic, and other organizations throughout the 
     United States to organize and participate in anniversary 
     activities to expand the understanding and appreciation of 
     the significance of the founding and early history of 
     Jamestown;
       (D) coordinate and facilitate for the public scholarly 
     research on, publication about, and interpretation of, 
     Jamestown; and
       (E) ensure that the 400th anniversary of Jamestown provides 
     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 the Government Performance and Results Act of 
     1993 (Public Law 103-62; 107 Stat. 285), the Commission shall 
     prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans for the 
     activities of the Commission carried out under this Act.
       (B) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2008, the 
     Commission shall complete 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 donations and make dispersions of money, 
     personal services, and real and personal property related to 
     Jamestown and of the significance of Jamestown in the history 
     of the United States;
       (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 $10,000 to communities and nonprofit 
     organizations to develop programs to assist in the 
     commemoration;
       (7) make grants to research and scholarly organizations to 
     research, publish, or distribute information relating to the 
     early history of Jamestown; and
       (8) provide technical assistance to States, localities, and 
     nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration.
       (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.

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       (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.--On the request of the Commission, the head 
     of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable or non-
     reimbursable 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 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 State, the National Park 
     Service, or the Association for the Preservation of Virginia 
     Antiquities, concerning the commemoration.
       (i) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate on 
     December 31, 2008.

     SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are 
     necessary to carry out this Act.

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