[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 35 (Friday, March 22, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2338]
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 AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM

  Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Indian 
Affairs Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 1321 
and the Senate then proceed to its immediate consideration.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk 
will report the bill by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 1321) to authorize the construction of a Native 
     American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, 
     Oklahoma.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.


                           Amendment No. 3077

  Mr. DODD. Mr. President, Senator Nickles has an amendment at the 
desk, and I ask for its consideration.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       The Senator from Connecticut [Mr. Dodd], for Mr. Nickles, 
     for himself and Mr. Inhofe, proposes an amendment numbered 
     3077.

  The amendment is as follows:

                (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute)

       Strike all after the enacting clause and insert in lieu 
     thereof the following:

     SECTION 1. OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER AND 
                   MUSEUM.

       (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
       (1) In order to promote better understanding between Indian 
     and non-Indian citizens of the United States, and in light of 
     the Federal Government's continuing trust responsibilities to 
     Indian tribes, it is appropriate, desirable, and a proper 
     function of the Federal Government to provide grants for the 
     development of a museum designated to display the heritage 
     and culture of Indian tribes.
       (2) In recognition of the unique status and history of 
     Indian tribes in the State of Oklahoma and the role of the 
     Federal Government in such history, it is appropriate and 
     proper for the museum referred to in paragraph (1) to be 
     located in the State of Oklahoma.
       (b) Grant.--
       (1) In general.--The Director shall offer to award 
     financial assistance equaling not more than $33,000,000 and 
     technical assistance to the Authority to be used for the 
     development and construction of a Native American Cultural 
     Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
       (2) Agreement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under 
     paragraph (1), the appropriate official of the Authority 
     shall--
       (A) enter into a grant agreement with the Director which 
     shall specify the duties of the Authority under this section, 
     including provisions for continual maintenance of the Center 
     by the Authority without the use of Federal funds; and
       (B) demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Director, that 
     the Authority has raised, or has commitments from private 
     persons or State or local government agencies for, an amount 
     that is equal to not less than 66 percent of the cost to the 
     Authority of the activities to be carried out under the 
     grant.
       (3) Limitation.--The amount of any grant awarded under 
     paragraph (1) shall not exceed 33 percent of the cost of the 
     activities to be funded under the grant.
       (4) In-kind contribution.--When calculating the cost share 
     of the Authority under this Act, the Director shall reduce 
     such cost share obligation by the fair market value of the 
     approximately 300 acres of land donated by Oklahoma City for 
     the Center, if such land is used for the Center.
       (c) Definitions.--For the purposes of this Act:
       (1) Authority.--The term ``Authority'' means the Native 
     American Cultural and Educational Authority of Oklahoma, and 
     agency of the State of Oklahoma.
       (2) Center.--The term ``Center'' means the Native American 
     Cultural Center and Museum authorized pursuant to this 
     section.
       (3) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of 
     the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
       (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized 
     to be appropriated to the Director to grant assistance under 
     subsection (b)(1), $8,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 
     through 2006.

  Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the amendment 
be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time and 
passed; that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table; and that 
any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The amendment (No. 3077) was agreed to.
  The bill (S. 1321), as amended, was read the third time and passed.

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