This bill creates a nine-member commission to study whether the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia should be transferred to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission will be composed of members appointed by Senate and House leaders from both parties, along with one representative from the museum's board, and members must have expertise in museum administration, Jewish American history, antisemitism education, or related fields. Within two years of its first meeting, the commission must submit a detailed report to Congress addressing the museum's collections, financial status, legal considerations, and feasibility of transfer, along with a fundraising plan and legislative recommendations including proposed appropriations levels. The commission will operate independently without federal funding, with members serving without pay but receiving travel per diem, and the commission will dissolve 30 days after submitting its final report. The bill does not provide any direct funding to the commission, instead requiring it to raise its own money through contributions and manage its own expenses.
Take Action
Your position
Add a comment
to comment on this bill.
Annotate the text
Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.