Sec. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION

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## SEC. 2 ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION ###

(a)In General There is established the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture (hereafter in this Act referred to as the “Commission”). ###

(b)Membership The Commission shall be composed of 8 members, of whom— ####

(1)2 members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; ####

(2)2 members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; ####

(3)2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and ####

(4)2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. ###

(c)Qualifications Members of the Commission shall be appointed to the Commission from among individuals, or representatives of institutions or entities, who possess— ####

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(A)a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or promotion of Asian Pacific American history, art, political or economic status, or culture; and #####

(B)######

(i)expertise in museum administration; ######

(ii)expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions; ######

(iii)experience in the study and teaching of Asian Pacific American history; ######

(iv)experience in studying the issue of the representation of Asian Pacific Americans in art, life, history, and culture at the Smithsonian Institution; or ######

(v)extensive experience in public or elected service; ####

(2)experience in the administration of, or the planning for, the establishment of, museums; or ####

(3)experience in the planning, design, or construction of museum facilities. ###

(d)Deadline for Initial Appointment The initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ###

(e)Vacancies A vacancy in the Commission— ####

(1)shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and ####

(2)shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. ###

(f)Chairperson The Commission shall, by majority vote of all of the members, select 1 member of the Commission to serve as the Chairperson of the Commission. ###

(g)Prohibition No employee of the Federal Government may serve as a member of the Commission.