[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1306 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1306
To support the efforts of the California Missions Foundation to restore
and repair the Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in the State
of California and to preserve the artworks and artifacts of these
missions, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 20, 2003
Mrs. Boxer (for herself and Mrs. Feinstein) introduced the following
bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources
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A BILL
To support the efforts of the California Missions Foundation to restore
and repair the Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in the State
of California and to preserve the artworks and artifacts of these
missions, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``California Missions Preservation
Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The California missions represent some of our Nation's
oldest historical treasures.
(2) The first of the California missions was founded in
1769, and eventually a chain of 21 missions and various sub-
missions extended along the coast of California on El Camino
Real.
(3) The California missions contribute greatly to the rich
historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of California
and the American West.
(4) The knowledge and cultural influence of native
California Indians made a lasting contribution to the early
settlement of California and the development of the California
missions.
(5) More than 5,300,000 people visit the California
missions annually, and the historical importance of the
California missions extends worldwide as they have become a
frequent destination for foreign visitors to the United States.
(6) The history of the California missions is an important
educational component in California schools, and the study of
the California missions is part of the Statewide fourth grade
curricula on California history.
(7) Restoration and repair of the California missions, and
the preservation of the Spanish colonial and mission-era
artworks and artifacts of the California missions, for the
public enjoyment will ensure that future generations also have
the benefit of experiencing and appreciating these great
symbols of the spirit of exploration and discovery in the
American West.
SEC. 3. SUPPORT FOR THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
MISSIONS.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) California missions.--The term ``California missions''
means the following historic Spanish missions located in the
State of California and designated as California Registered
Historical Landmarks:
(A) Mission La Purisima Concepcion, Lompoc.
(B) Mission La Soledad, Soledad.
(C) Mission San Antonio de Padua, Jolon.
(D) Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura.
(E) Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo,
Carmel.
(F) Mission San Diego Alcala, San Diego.
(G) Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana, Mission
Hills.
(H) Mission San Francisco de Asis, San Francisco.
(I) Mission San Francisco Solano, Sonoma.
(J) Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, San Gabriel.
(K) Mission San Jose, Fremont.
(L) Mission San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista.
(M) Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan
Capistrano.
(N) Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and its
Asistencia (sub-mission) of Santa Margarita de Cortona,
San Luis Obispo.
(O) Mission San Luis Rey de Francia and its
Asistencia (sub-mission), Oceanside.
(P) Mission San Miguel Arcangel, San Miguel.
(Q) Mission San Rafael Arcangel, San Rafael.
(R) Mission Santa Barbara Virgen y Martir, Santa
Barbara.
(S) Mission Santa Clara de Asis, Santa Clara.
(T) Mission Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz.
(U) Mission Santa Ines Virgen y Martir, Solvang.
(V) Asistencia San Antonio de Pala, Pala.
(2) California missions foundation.--The term ``California
Missions Foundation'' means the charitable corporation
established in the State of California in 1998 to fund the
restoration and repair of the California missions and the
preservation of the Spanish colonial and mission-era artworks
and artifacts of the California missions. The Foundation is
exempt from State franchise and income tax and is organized and
operated exclusively for charitable purposes under section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(b) Grants Authorized.--The Secretary of the Interior may make
grants to the California Missions Foundation to support the efforts of
the California Missions Foundation to restore and repair the California
missions and to preserve the artworks and artifacts associated with the
California missions. As provided in section 101(e)(4) of the National
Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470a(e)(4)), the Secretary shall
ensure that the purpose of a grant under this section is secular, does
not promote religion, and seeks to protect those qualities that are
historically significant.
(c) Application.--In order to receive a grant under this section
for the preservation of the California missions, the California
Missions Foundation shall submit to the Secretary an application that
includes--
(1) a status report on the condition of the infrastructure
and artifacts for each of the California missions; and
(2) a comprehensive program for restoration, repair, and
preservation of such infrastructure and artifacts, including
prioritized preservation efforts to be conducted over a 5-year
period and the estimated costs of such preservation efforts.
(d) Matching Fund Requirement.--The Secretary shall require the
California Missions Foundation to match grant funds provided under this
section.
(e) Report.--As a condition of a grant under this section, the
California Missions Foundation shall submit to the Secretary an annual
report on the status of the preservation efforts undertaken using grant
funds provided under this section. The Secretary shall submit a copy of
each report to Congress.
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary a total of $10,000,000 during the five-
fiscal year period beginning October 1, 2003, to make grants under this
section. Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in this section shall be in addition to any funds made
available for preservation efforts in the State of California under the
National Historic Preservation Act.
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