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(b) In preparing its plans and program, the Commission shall give due consideration to any related plans and programs developed by State, local, and private groups, and it may designate special committees with representatives from such bodies to plan, develop, and coordinate specific activities.

(c) In all planning, the Commission shall give special emphasis to the ideas associated with the Revolution which have been so important in the development of the United States, in world affairs and in mankind's quest for freedom.

(d) Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President a comprehensive report incorporating its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the bicentennial and related events. This report may recommend activities such as, but not limited to, the following:

(1) the production, publication, and distribution of books, pamphlets, films, and other educational materials focusing on the history, culture, and political thought of the period of the American Revolution;

(2) bibliographical and documentary projects and publications;

(3) conferences, convocations, lectures, seminars, and other programs;

(4) the development of libraries, museums, historic sites, and exhibits, including mobile exhibits; (5) ceremonies and celebrations commemorating specific events;

(6) programs and activities focusing on the national and international significance of the American Revolution, and its implications for present and future generations;

(7) the issuance of commemorative coins, medals, certificates of recognition, and stamps.

(e) The report of the Commission shall include recommendations for the allocation of financial and administrative responsibility among the public and private authorities and organizations recommended for participation by the Commission. The report shall also include proposals for such legislative enactments and administrative actions as the Commission considers necessary to carry out its recommendations. The President shall transmit the Commission's report to the Congress together with such comments and recommendations for legislation and such report of administrative actions taken by him as he deems appropriate.

SEC. 4. (a) In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Commission is authorized and directed to consult, cooperate with, and seek advice and assistance from appropriate

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Federal departments and agencies, State and local public bodies, learned societies, and historical, patriotic, philanthropic, civic, professional, and related organizations. Such Federal departments and agencies are authorized and requested to cooperate with the Commission in planning, encouraging, developing, and coordinating appropriate commemorative activities.

(b) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and requested to undertake a study of appropriate actions which might be taken to further preserve and develop Revolutionary War historic sites and battlefields, at such time and in such manner as will insure that fitting observances and exhibits may be held at appropriate sites and battlefields during the bicentennial celebration. The Secretary shall submit the results of his study to the Commission, together with his recommendations, in time to afford the Commission an opportunity to review his study, and to incorporate such of its findings and recommendations as the Commission may deem appropriate in the report provided for in section 3 (d).

(c) The Chairman of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities, the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities are authorized and requested to cooperate with the Commission, especially in the encouragement and coordination of scholarly works and presentations focusing on the history, culture, and political thought of the Revolutionary War period.

(d) The Librarian of Congress, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and the Archivist of the United States are authorized and requested to cooperate with the Commission, especially in the development and display of exhibits and collections, and in the development of bibliographies, catalogs, and other materials relevant to the period of the Revolutionary War.

(e) Each of the officers listed in subsections (c) and (d) of this section shall submit recommendations to the Commission in time to afford the Commission an opportunity to review them, and to incorporate such of the recommendations as the Commision may deem appropriate in the report provided for in section 3 (d).

SEC. 5. (a) The Commission is authorized to accept donations of money, property, or personal services.

(b) All books, manuscripts, miscellaneous printed matter, memorabilia, relics, and other materials relating to the Revolutionary War period and donated to the Commission may be deposited for preservation in National, State, or local libraries or museums or be otherwise disposed of by the Commission in consultation with

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the Librarian of Congress, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Archivist of the United States, and the Administrator of General Services.

SEC. 6. (a) The members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for their services as such. Members from the legislative and executive branches shall be allowed necessary travel expenses as authorized under law for official travel. Those appointed from private life shall be allowed necessary travel expenses as authorized by section 5 of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (5 U.S.C. 73b-2).

(b) The Commission shall have power to appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel as it deems advisable and to appoint such advisory committees as it deems necessary.

(c) The Commission may procure services as authorized by section 15 of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), but at rates not to exceed $75 per diem for individuals.

(d) The Commission, to such extent as it finds to be necessary, may procure supplies, services, and property; make contracts; expend in furtherance of this Act funds. appropriated, donated, or received in pursuance of contracts hereunder; and exercise those powers that are necessary to enable it to carry out efficiently and in the public interest the purposes of this Act.

(e) Financial and administrative services (including those related to budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, personnel, and procurement) shall be provided the Commission by the Department of the Interior for which payment shall be made in advance, or by reimbursement, from funds of the Commission in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Chairman of the Commission and the Secretary of the Interior: Provided, That the regulations of the Department of the Interior for the collection of indebtedness of personnel resulting from erroneous payments (5 U.S.C. 46e) shall apply to the collection of erroneous payments made to or on behalf of a Commission employee, and regulations of said Secretary for the administrative control of funds (31 U.S.C. 665(g)) shall apply to appropriations of the Commission: And provided further, That the Commission shall not be required to prescribe such regulations.

(f) Any property acquired by the Commission remaining upon its termination may be used by the Secretary of the Interior for purposes of the National Park Service, or may be disposed of as excess or surplus. property.

SEC. 7. (a) All expenditures of the Commission shall be made from donated funds only.

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(b) An annual report of the activities of the Commission, including an accounting of funds received and expended, shall be furnished by the Commission to the Congress. A final report shall be made to the Congress no later than December 31, 1983, upon which date the Commission shall terminate.

Approved July 4, 1966.

Legislative History

House Report No. 1672 accompanying H.J. Res. 903 (Committee on the Judiciary).

Senate Report No. 1317 (Committee on the Judiciary).

Congressional Record, Vol. 112 (1966):

June 28: Considered and passed Senate.
June 29: Considered and passed House.

An Act to amend the Act of July 4, 1966 (Public Law 89-491). (81 Stat. 567)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act of July 4, 1966 (80 Stat. 259), is hereby amended as follows:

1. By adding in section 2(b) (3) the words "the Secretary of Commerce," after the words, "the Secretary of Defense,"

2. By deleting in section 3 (d) the words "two years after the date of the enactment of this Act," and inserting in lieu thereof "July 4, 1969.".

3. By deleting section 1(a) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"SEC. 7. (a) There is authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $450,000 for the period through fiscal year 1969."

Approved December 12, 1967.

Legislative History

House Reports: No. 509 (Committee on the Judiciary) and No. 987 (Committee of Conference).

Senate Report No. 609 (Committee on the Judiciary).

Congressional Record, Vol. 113 (1967):

Aug. 7: Considered and passed House.

Oct. 12: Considered and passed Senate, amended.
Nov. 28: Senate agreed to conference report.

Nov. 29: House agreed to conference report.

An Act to amend the joint resolution establishing the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. (83 Stat. 132)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the joint resolution entitled "Joint Resolution To Establish the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, and for other purposes", approved July 4, 1966 (80 Stat. 259), as amended by the Act of December 12, 1967 (81 Stat. 567), is further amended

(1) by striking out "July 4, 1969" in section 3 (d), and inserting in lieu thereof "July 4, 1970"; and (2) by striking out "fiscal year 1969" in section 7(a), and inserting in lieu thereof "fiscal year 1970". Approved October 10, 1969.

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Legislative History

House Report No. 91-525 (Committee on the Judiciary).
Senate Report No. 91-299 (Committee on the Judiciary).
Congressional Record, Vol. 115 (1969):

July 14: Considered and passed Senate.

Oct. 6 Considered and passed House.

An Act to amend the joint resolution establishing the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. (84 Stat. 1389)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution to establish the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, and for other purposes", approved July 4, 1966 (80 Stat. 259), as amended, is further amended

(1) by adding in section 2(b) (3) the words "the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Transportation," after the words. "the Secretary of Commerce,";

(2) by deleting in section 6(c) everything after the word "section" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "3109 of title 5, United States Code.";

(3) by adding an additional section 6(g) to read as follows:

"SEC. 6. (g) Whoever, except as authorized under rules and regulations issued by the Commission, knowingly manufactures, reproduces, or uses any logos, symbols, or marks originated under authority of and certified by the Commission for use in connection with the commemoration of the American Revolution Bicentennial, or any facsimile thereof, or in such a manner as suggests any such logos, symbols, or marks, shall be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned not more than six months or both: Provided, That this section shall be applicable upon publication in the Federal Register of notification of certification hereunder by the Commission with respect to each such logo, symbol, or mark.";

(4) by deleting section 7(a) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"SEC. 7. (a) There is authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $373,000 for the period through fiscal year 1971."

Approved December 7, 1970.

Legislative History

House Report No. 91-1180 accompanying H.R. 16408 (Committee on the Judiciary).

Senate Report No. 91-976 (Committee on the Judiciary).

Congressional Record, Vol. 116 (1970):

June 26, considered and passed Senate.

Oct. 14, considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 16408.

Nov. 19, Senate concurred in House amendment.

An Act to amend the joint resolution establishing the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, as amended. (85 Stat. 86)

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

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