Commission to Study National Italian American History Museum Feasibility.
This law establishes a special commission tasked with studying the feasibility of creating and maintaining a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture in the Washington, D.C. area. Crucially, the commission must develop a funding plan ensuring that neither the construction nor the perpetual operation of the museum relies on federal taxpayer money. Citizens will not bear the costs of this project through federal appropriations.
Key points
Establishes an 8-member commission of experts to assess the viability of the proposed museum project, including costs and collection availability.
Requires the commission to develop a fundraising plan that explicitly prohibits the use of federal funds for the museum's construction or maintenance.
The commission must submit detailed reports and legislative recommendations to Congress within 18 months.
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