Latino contributions to the early history of what now encompasses the United States of America and its territories;

Latino contributions in the armed services from the earliest days of the American Revolution to current military activities in defense of our freedoms;

Latino contributions to the freedom, well-being, and economic prosperity of all people in the United States through historical movements;

entrepreneurial and charitable activities of Latinos;

the social, natural, and physical sciences; and

art, history, and culture, including food, music, dance, film, theater, sports, and other forms of popular culture in the United States; and

collaboration between the Museum, other museums and research centers of the Smithsonian Institution, and other museums and educational institutions throughout the United States and abroad, to promote the study and appreciation of Latino life, art, history, culture, and its impact on society in the United States, including collaboration concerning joint research projects, programs, exhibitions, collection management, and training of museum staff.

make recommendations to the Board of Regents concerning the location, planning, design, and construction of the Museum;

recommend annual operating budgets for the Museum to the Board of Regents;

adopt bylaws for the Board of Trustees;

report annually to the Board of Regents on the acquisition, disposition, and display of Latino collections, objects and artifacts, and on other appropriate matters; and

advise and assist the Board of Regents on all matters relating to the administration, operation, maintenance, and preservation of the Museum, including long-term maintenance; and

may delegate the duties described in subclauses (I) through (IV) of clause (i) to the Director.

purchase, accept, borrow, or otherwise acquire artifacts and other objects for addition to the collections of the Museum;

loan, exchange, sell, or otherwise dispose of any part of the collections of the Museum, with the proceeds of such transactions to be used for additions to the collections of the Museum; and

the life, art, history, culture, and other aspects of Latinos in the United States and the territories of the United States;

the role of Latinos in the history of the United States from the arrival of the first explorers to the Americas to the present;

the contributions of Latinos to society and culture in the United States, and exploring what it means to be an American; and

sharing how values in the United States such as resiliency, optimism, and spirituality are reflected in Latino history and culture.

provide for preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the collections of the Museum; and

solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, and devises of personal and real property for the purpose of aiding and facilitating the work of the Museum.

The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

The Under Secretary of Museums and Research of the Smithsonian Institution.

The chair of the Smithsonian National Latino Board.

One member of the Board of Regents, appointed by the Board of Regents.

Two Members of Congress, one from each political party, designated by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Conference.

efforts to have a politically and geographically diverse representation on the Board of Trustees reflecting States and territories with significant Latino populations;

individuals recommended by members of the Board of Trustees; and

individuals recommended by organizations and entities that are committed to the advancement of knowledge of Latino life, art, history, and culture.

Five members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year;

Four members shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and

Four members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.

shall not affect the powers of the Board of Trustees; and

shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.

programs using digital, electronic, and interactive technologies; and

programs carried out in collaboration with elementary schools, secondary schools, and postsecondary schools; and

consult with the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services concerning the grant programs carried out under paragraph (2).

a grant program with the purpose of improving operations, care of collections, culturally appropriate public outreach, and development of professional management at American Latino museums;

a grant program with the purpose of providing internship and fellowship opportunities at American Latino museums;

a scholarship program, in partnership with Hispanic-serving institutions, minority-serving institutions, historically black colleges and universities, and other institutions of higher education, with the purpose of assisting individuals who are pursuing careers or carrying out studies in the arts, humanities, and sciences in the study of American Latino life, art, history, and culture;

in cooperation with other museums, historical societies, and educational institutions, a grant program with the purpose of promoting the understanding of the Latin American diaspora in the United States; and

a grant program under which an American Latino museum (including a nonprofit education organization the primary mission of which is to promote the study of the Latin American diaspora in the United States) may use funds provided under the grant to increase an endowment fund established by the museum (or organization) as of October 1, 2020, for the purposes of enhancing educational programming, and maintaining and operating traveling educational exhibits.

$15,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; and

such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022 and each succeeding fiscal year.

select a site in the District of Columbia; and

The Arts and Industries Building of the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall at 900 Jefferson Drive, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia.

A vacant area bounded by Independence Avenue, Jefferson Drive, Raoul Wallenberg Place, and 14th Street Southwest, currently under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service.

The area bounded by 3rd Street and 1st Street, Northwest and Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, as measured from curb to curb, currently under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol.

The facility and grounds on the National Mall between 12th and 14th Streets, Southwest, and Jefferson Drive and Independence Avenue, Southwest, currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture.

An estimate of the costs associated with each potential site.

An assessment of the suitability of the space of each potential site, including size, proximity to other buildings and transportation, and other external environmental conditions, as appropriate.

The recommendations of the Commission referred to in subsection (h).

The Chair of the National Capital Planning Commission.

The Director of the National Park Service.

The Chair of the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission.

The Chair of the Commission of Fine Arts.

The Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission referred to in subsection (h).

The Chair of the Building and Site Subcommittee of the Commission referred to in subsection (h).

The Architect of the Capitol.

The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.

The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives.

The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

The Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.

The Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

The Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.