- 312302. Declaration of national interest.
- 312303. Establishment.
- 312304. Duties and powers; administrative support.
- 312305. Reports.
§ 312301. Definition
In this chapter, the term “Commission” means the Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad established under section 312303 of this title.
§ 312302. Declaration of national interest
Because the fabric of a society is strengthened by visible reminders of the historical roots of the society, it is in the national interest to encourage the preservation and protection of the cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens.
§ 312303. Establishment
(a) Establishment.—There is established a commission to be known as the Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad.
(b) Membership.—The Commission shall consist of 21 members appointed by the President, 7 of whom shall be appointed after consultation with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 7 of whom shall be appointed after consultation with the President pro tempore of the Senate.
(c) Term.—
- (1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), a member of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
- (2) Vacancy.—A member appointed to fill a vacancy on the Commission shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed.
- (3) Member until successor appointed.—A member may retain membership on the Commission until the member’s successor has been appointed.
(d) Chairman.—The President shall designate the Chairman of the Commission from among its members.
(e) Meetings.—The Commission shall meet at least once every 6 months.
(f) Compensation and Expenses.—
- (1) Compensation.—Members of the Commission shall receive no pay on account of their service on the Commission.
- (2) Expenses.—While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as individuals employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5.
§ 312304. Duties and powers; administrative support
(a) Duties.—The Commission shall—
- (1) identify and publish a list of cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings located abroad that are associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens from eastern and central Europe, particularly cemeteries, monuments, and buildings that are in danger of deterioration or destruction;
