TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I: Howard Baker School of Government
Title II: John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public
Policy
Title III: Oregon Institute of Public Service and
Constitutional Studies
Title IV: Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Title V: Robert T. Stafford Public Policy Institute
Title I: Howard Baker School of Government - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, to establish the Howard Baker School of Government and its endowment fund.
(Sec. 103) Requires the School to further the study of democratic institutions and public affairs, among other duties.
(Sec. 104) Requires the School to operate with the guidance of a Board of Advisors.
(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations.
Title II: John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, to establish the John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy and its endowment fund.
(Sec. 202) Requires the Institute to further the study of public service and public policy issues, among other duties.
(Sec. 206) Authorizes appropriations.
Title III: Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, to establish an endowment fund to support the Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies, which the University shall establish at the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government under a Leadership Council in order to receive such grant.
(Sec. 303) Requires such Institute to: (1) further the knowledge and understanding of students about public service, the U.S. Government, and the Constitution; (2) increase awareness among youth of the importance of public service; (3) establish a Mark O. Hatfield Fellows program for students of government, public policy, public health, education, or law who have demonstrated a commitment to public service through volunteer activities, research projects, or employment; (4) create library and research facilities; and (5) support the professional development of elected officials at all levels of government.
(Sec. 304) Requires the Institute to operate under the direction of a Leadership Council.
(Sec. 306) Authorizes appropriations.
Title IV: Paul Simon Public Policy Institute - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois, to establish an endowment fund to support the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, which the University shall establish in order to receive such grant.
(Sec. 402) Includes among the Institute's duties research, analysis, debate, and policy recommendations with respect to world hunger, mass media, foreign policy, education, and employment.
(Sec. 406) Authorizes appropriations.
Title V: Robert T. Stafford Public Policy Institute - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to the Robert T. Stafford Public Policy Institute.
(Sec. 502) Allows the use of such funds to: (1) further the knowledge and understanding of students of all ages about education, the environment, and public service; (2) increase the awareness of the importance of public service, foster among U.S. youth greater recognition of the role of public service in U.S. development, and promote public service as a career choice; (3) provide or support scholarships; (4) conduct educational, archival, or preservation activities; (5) construct or renovate library and research facilities for the collection and compilation of research materials for use in carrying out programs of the Institute; and (6) establish or increase an endowment fund for Institute programs.
(Sec. 504) Sets forth requirements relating to such endowment fund.
(Sec. 505) Authorizes appropriations.
[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 440 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
106th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 440
To provide support for certain institutes and schools.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 23, 1999
Mr. Thompson (for himself, Mr. Frist, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Voinovich, and
Mr. Smith of Oregon) introduced the following bill; which was read
twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
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A BILL
To provide support for certain institutes and schools.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
TITLE I--HOWARD BAKER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Board of Advisors
established under section 104.
(2) Endowment fund.--The term ``endowment fund'' means a
fund established by the University of Tennessee in Knoxville,
Tennessee, for the purpose of generating income for the support
of the School.
(3) School.--The term ``School'' means the Howard Baker
School of Government established under this title.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Education.
(5) University.--The term ``University'' means the
University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee.
SEC. 102. HOWARD BAKER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT.
From the funds authorized to be appropriated under section 106, the
Secretary is authorized to award a grant to the University for the
establishment of an endowment fund to support the Howard Baker School
of Government at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee.
SEC. 103. DUTIES.
In order to receive a grant under this title, the University shall
establish the School. The School shall have the following duties:
(1) To establish a professorship to improve teaching and
research related to, enhance the curriculum of, and further the
knowledge and understanding of, the study of democratic
institutions, including aspects of regional planning, public
administration, and public policy.
(2) To establish a lecture series to increase the knowledge
and awareness of the major public issues of the day in order to
enhance informed citizen participation in public affairs.
(3) To establish a fellowship program for students of
government, planning, public administration, or public policy
who have demonstrated a commitment and an interest in pursuing
a career in public affairs.
(4) To provide appropriate library materials and
appropriate research and instructional equipment for use in
carrying out academic and public service programs, and to
enhance the existing United States Presidential and public
official manuscript collections.
(5) To support the professional development of elected
officials at all levels of government.
SEC. 104. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) Board of Advisors.--
(1) In general.--The School shall operate with the advice
and guidance of a Board of Advisors consisting of 13
individuals appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs of the University.
(2) Appointments.--Of the individuals appointed under
paragraph (1)--
(A) 5 shall represent the University;
(B) 2 shall represent Howard Baker, his family, or
a designee thereof;
(C) 5 shall be representative of business or
government; and
(D) 1 shall be the Governor of Tennessee, or the
Governor's designee.
(3) Ex officio members.--The Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the
University shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board.
(b) Chairperson.--
(1) In general.--The Chancellor, with the concurrence of
the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, of the University
shall designate 1 of the individuals first appointed to the
Board under subsection (a) as the Chairperson of the Board. The
individual so designated shall serve as Chairperson for 1 year.
(2) Requirements.--Upon the expiration of the term of the
Chairperson of the individual designated as Chairperson under
paragraph (1) or the term of the Chairperson elected under this
paragraph, the members of the Board shall elect a Chairperson
of the Board from among the members of the Board.
SEC. 105. ENDOWMENT FUND.
(a) Management.--The endowment fund shall be managed in accordance
with the standard endowment policies established by the University of
Tennessee System.
(b) Use of Interest and Investment Income.--Interest and other
investment income earned (on or after the date of enactment of this
subsection) from the endowment fund may be used to carry out the duties
of the School under section 103.
(c) Distribution of Interest and Investment Income.--Funds realized
from interest and other investment income earned (on or after the date
of enactment of this subsection) shall be available for expenditure by
the University for purposes consistent with section 103, as recommended
by the Board. The Board shall encourage programs to establish
partnerships, to leverage private funds, and to match expenditures from
the endowment fund.
SEC. 106. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title
$10,000,000. Funds appropriated under this section shall remain
available until expended.
TITLE II--JOHN GLENN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND PUBLIC POLICY
SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Endowment fund.--The term ``endowment fund'' means a
fund established by the University for the purpose of
generating income for the support of the Institute.
(2) Endowment fund corpus.--The term ``endowment fund
corpus'' means an amount equal to the grant or grants awarded
under this title plus an amount equal to the matching funds
required under section 202(d).
(3) Endowment fund income.--The term ``endowment fund
income'' means an amount equal to the total value of the
endowment fund minus the endowment fund corpus.
(4) Institute.--The term ``Institute'' means the John Glenn
Institute for Public Service and Public Policy described in
section 202.
(5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Education.
(6) University.--The term ``University'' means the Ohio
State University at Columbus, Ohio.
SEC. 202. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.
(a) Grants.--From the funds appropriated under section 206, the
Secretary is authorized to award a grant to the Ohio State University
for the establishment of an endowment fund to support the John Glenn
Institute for Public Service and Public Policy. The Secretary may enter
into agreements with the University and include in any agreement made
pursuant to this title such provisions as are determined necessary by
the Secretary to carry out this title.
(b) Purposes.--The Institute shall have the following purposes:
(1) To sponsor classes, internships, community service
activities, and research projects to stimulate student
participation in public service, in order to foster America's
next generation of leaders.
(2) To conduct scholarly research in conjunction with
public officials on significant issues facing society and to
share the results of such research with decisionmakers and
legislators as the decisionmakers and legislators address such
issues.
(3) To offer opportunities to attend seminars on such
topics as budgeting and finance, ethics, personnel management,
policy evaluations, and regulatory issues that are designed to
assist public officials in learning more about the political
process and to expand the organizational skills and policy-
making abilities of such officials.
(4) To educate the general public by sponsoring national
conferences, seminars, publications, and forums on important
public issues.
(5) To provide access to Senator John Glenn's extensive
collection of papers, policy decisions, and memorabilia,
enabling scholars at all levels to study the Senator's work.
(c) Deposit Into Endowment Fund.--The University shall deposit the
proceeds of any grant received under this section into the endowment
fund.
(d) Matching Funds Requirement.--The University may receive a grant
under this section only if the University has deposited in the
endowment fund established under this title an amount equal to one-
third of such grant and has provided adequate assurances to the
Secretary that the University will administer the endowment fund in
accordance with the requirements of this title. The source of the funds
for the University match shall be derived from State, private
foundation, corporate, or individual gifts or bequests, but may not
include Federal funds or funds derived from any other federally
supported fund.
(e) Duration; Corpus Rule.--The period of any grant awarded under
this section shall not exceed 20 years, and during such period the
University shall not withdraw or expend any of the endowment fund
corpus. Upon expiration of the grant period, the University may use the
endowment fund corpus, plus any endowment fund income for any
educational purpose of the University.
SEC. 203. INVESTMENTS.
(a) In General.--The University shall invest the endowment fund
corpus and endowment fund income in accordance with the University's
investment policy approved by the Ohio State University Board of
Trustees.
(b) Judgment and Care.--The University, in investing the endowment
fund corpus and endowment fund income, shall exercise the judgment and
care, under circumstances then prevailing, which a person of prudence,
discretion, and intelligence would exercise in the management of the
person's own business affairs.
SEC. 204. WITHDRAWALS AND EXPENDITURES.
(a) In General.--The University may withdraw and expend the
endowment fund income to defray any expenses necessary to the operation
of the Institute, including expenses of operations and maintenance,
administration, academic and support personnel, construction and
renovation, community and student services programs, technical
assistance, and research. No endowment fund income or endowment fund
corpus may be used for any type of support of the executive officers of
the University or for any commercial enterprise or endeavor. Except as
provided in subsection (b), the University shall not, in the aggregate,
withdraw or expend more than 50 percent of the total aggregate
endowment fund income earned prior to the time of withdrawal or
expenditure.
(b) Special Rule.--The Secretary is authorized to permit the
University to withdraw or expend more than 50 percent of the total
aggregate endowment fund income whenever the University demonstrates
such withdrawal or expenditure is necessary because of--
(1) a financial emergency, such as a pending insolvency or
temporary liquidity problem;
(2) a life-threatening situation occasioned by a natural
disaster or arson; or
(3) another unusual occurrence or exigent circumstance.
(c) Repayment.--
(1) Income.--If the University withdraws or expends more
than the endowment fund income authorized by this section, the
University shall repay the Secretary an amount equal to one-
third of the amount improperly expended (representing the
Federal share thereof).
(2) Corpus.--Except as provided in section 202(e)--
(A) the University shall not withdraw or expend any
endowment fund corpus; and
(B) if the University withdraws or expends any
endowment fund corpus, the University shall repay the
Secretary an amount equal to one-third of the amount
withdrawn or expended (representing the Federal share
thereof) plus any endowment fund income earned thereon.
SEC. 205. ENFORCEMENT.
(a) In General.--After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the
Secretary is authorized to terminate a grant and recover any grant
funds awarded under this section if the University--
(1) withdraws or expends any endowment fund corpus, or any
endowment fund income in excess of the amount authorized by
section 204, except as provided in section 202(e);
(2) fails to invest the endowment fund corpus or endowment
fund income in accordance with the investment requirements
described in section 203; or
(3) fails to account properly to the Secretary, or the
General Accounting Office if properly designated by the
Secretary to conduct an audit of funds made available under
this title, pursuant to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed
by the Comptroller General of the United States, concerning investments
and expenditures of the endowment fund corpus or endowment fund income.
(b) Termination.--If the Secretary terminates a grant under
subsection (a), the University shall return to the Treasury of the
United States an amount equal to the sum of the original grant or
grants under this title, plus any endowment fund income earned thereon.
The Secretary may direct the University to take such other appropriate
measures to remedy any violation of this title and to protect the
financial interest of the United States.
SEC. 206. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title
$10,000,000. Funds appropriated under this section shall remain
available until expended.
TITLE III--OREGON INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL
STUDIES
SEC. 301. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Endowment fund.--The term ``endowment fund'' means a
fund established by Portland State University for the purpose
of generating income for the support of the Institute.
(2) Institute.--The term ``Institute'' means the Oregon
Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies
established under this title.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Education.
SEC. 302. OREGON INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL
STUDIES.
From the funds appropriated under section 306, the Secretary is
authorized to award a grant to Portland State University at Portland,
Oregon, for the establishment of an endowment fund to support the
Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies at the
Mark O. Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University.
SEC. 303. DUTIES.
In order to receive a grant under this title the Portland State
University shall establish the Institute. The Institute shall have the
following duties:
(1) To generate resources, improve teaching, enhance
curriculum development, and further the knowledge and
understanding of students of all ages about public service, the
United States Government, and the Constitution of the United
States of America.
(2) To increase the awareness of the importance of public
service, to foster among the youth of the United States greater
recognition of the role of public service in the development of
the United States, and to promote public service as a career
choice.
(3) To establish a Mark O. Hatfield Fellows program for
students of government, public policy, public health,
education, or law who have demonstrated a commitment to public
service through volunteer activities, research projects, or
employment.
(4) To create library and research facilities for the
collection and compilation of research materials for use in
carrying out programs of the Institute.
(5) To support the professional development of elected
officials at all levels of government.
SEC. 304. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) Leadership Council.--
(1) In general.--In order to receive a grant under this
title Portland State University shall ensure that the Institute
operates under the direction of a Leadership Council (in this
title referred to as the ``Leadership Council'') that--
``(A) consists of 15 individuals appointed by the
President of Portland State University; and
``(B) is established in accordance with this
section.
(2) Appointments.--Of the individuals appointed under
paragraph (1)(A)--
(A) Portland State University, Willamette
University, the Constitution Project, George Fox
University, Warner Pacific University, and Oregon
Health Sciences University shall each have a
representative;
(B) at least 1 shall represent Mark O. Hatfield,
his family, or a designee thereof;
(C) at least 1 shall have expertise in elementary
and secondary school social sciences or governmental
studies;
(D) at least 2 shall be representative of business
or government and reside outside of Oregon;
(E) at least 1 shall be an elected official; and
(F) at least 3 shall be leaders in the private
sector.
(3) Ex-officio member.--The Director of the Mark O.
Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University
shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Leadership Council.
(b) Chairperson.--
(1) In general.--The President of Portland State University
shall designate 1 of the individuals first appointed to the
Leadership Council under subsection (a) as the Chairperson of
the Leadership Council. The individual so designated shall
serve as Chairperson for 1 year.
(2) Requirement.--Upon the expiration of the term of the
Chairperson of the individual designated as Chairperson under
paragraph (1), or the term of the Chairperson elected under
this paragraph, the members of the Leadership Council shall
elect a Chairperson of the Leadership Council from among the
members of the Leadership Council.
SEC. 305. ENDOWMENT FUND.
(a) Management.--The endowment fund shall be managed in accordance
with the standard endowment policies established by the Oregon
University System.
(b) Use of Interest and Investment Income.--Interest and other
investment income earned (on or after the date of enactment of this
subsection) from the endowment fund may be used to carry out the duties
of the Institute under section 303.
(c) Distribution of Interest and Investment Income.--Funds realized
from interest and other investment income earned (on or after the date
of enactment of this subsection) shall be spent by Portland State
University in collaboration with Willamette University, George Fox
University, the Constitution Project, Warner Pacific University, Oregon
Health Sciences University, and other appropriate educational
institutions or community-based organizations. In expending such funds,
the Leadership Council shall encourage programs to establish
partnerships, to leverage private funds, and to match expenditures from
the endowment fund.
SEC. 306. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title
$3,000,000.
TITLE IV--PAUL SIMON PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE
SEC. 401. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Endowment fund.--The term ``endowment fund'' means a
fund established by the University for the purpose of
generating income for the support of the Institute.
(2) Endowment fund corpus.--The term ``endowment fund
corpus'' means an amount equal to the grant or grants awarded
under this title plus an amount equal to the matching funds
required under section 402(d).
(3) Endowment fund income.--The term ``endowment fund
income'' means an amount equal to the total value of the
endowment fund minus the endowment fund corpus.
(4) Institute.--The term ``Institute'' means the Paul Simon
Public Policy Institute described in section 402.
(5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Education.
(6) University.--The term ``University'' means Southern
Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois.
SEC. 402. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.
(a) Grants.--From the funds appropriated under section 406, the
Secretary is authorized to award a grant to Southern Illinois
University for the establishment of an endowment fund to support the
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. The Secretary may enter into
agreements with the University and include in any agreement made
pursuant to this title such provisions as are determined necessary by
the Secretary to carry out this title.
(b) Duties.--In order to receive a grant under this title, the
University shall establish the Institute. The Institute, in addition to
recognizing more than 40 years of public service to Illinois, to the
Nation, and to the world, shall engage in research, analysis, debate,
and policy recommendations affecting world hunger, mass media, foreign
policy, education, and employment.
(c) Deposit Into Endowment Fund.--The University shall deposit the
proceeds of any grant received under this section into the endowment
fund.
(d) Matching Funds Requirement.--The University may receive a grant
under this section only if the University has deposited in the
endowment fund established under this title an amount equal to one-
third of such grant and has provided adequate assurances to the
Secretary that the University will administer the endowment fund in
accordance with the requirements of this title. The source of the funds
for the University match shall be derived from State, private
foundation, corporate, or individual gifts or bequests, but may not
include Federal funds or funds derived from any other federally
supported fund.
(e) Duration; Corpus Rule.--The period of any grant awarded under
this section shall not exceed 20 years, and during such period the
University shall not withdraw or expend any of the endowment fund
corpus. Upon expiration of the grant period, the University may use the
endowment fund corpus, plus any endowment fund income for any
educational purpose of the University.
SEC. 403. INVESTMENTS.
(a) In General.--The University shall invest the endowment fund
corpus and endowment fund income in those low-risk instruments and
securities in which a regulated insurance company may invest under the
laws of the State of Illinois, such as federally insured bank savings
accounts or comparable interest bearing accounts, certificates of
deposit, money market funds, or obligations of the United States.
(b) Judgment and Care.--The University, in investing the endowment
fund corpus and endowment fund income, shall exercise the judgment and
care, under circumstances then prevailing, which a person of prudence,
discretion, and intelligence would exercise in the management of the
person's own business affairs.
SEC. 404. WITHDRAWALS AND EXPENDITURES.
(a) In General.--The University may withdraw and expend the
endowment fund income to defray any expenses necessary to the operation
of the Institute, including expenses of operations and maintenance,
administration, academic and support personnel, construction and
renovation, community and student services programs, technical
assistance, and research. No endowment fund income or endowment fund
corpus may be used for any type of support of the executive officers of
the University or for any commercial enterprise or endeavor. Except as
provided in subsection (b), the University shall not, in the aggregate,
withdraw or expend more than 50 percent of the total aggregate
endowment fund income earned prior to the time of withdrawal or
expenditure.
(b) Special Rule.--The Secretary is authorized to permit the
University to withdraw or expend more than 50 percent of the total
aggregate endowment fund income whenever the University demonstrates
such withdrawal or expenditure is necessary because of--
(1) a financial emergency, such as a pending insolvency or
temporary liquidity problem;
(2) a life-threatening situation occasioned by a natural
disaster or arson; or
(3) another unusual occurrence or exigent circumstance.
(c) Repayment.--
(1) Income.--If the University withdraws or expends more
than the endowment fund income authorized by this section, the
University shall repay the Secretary an amount equal to one-
third of the amount improperly expended (representing the
Federal share thereof).
(2) Corpus.--Except as provided in section 402(e)--
(A) the University shall not withdraw or expend any
endowment fund corpus; and
(B) if the University withdraws or expends any
endowment fund corpus, the University shall repay the
Secretary an amount equal to one-third of the amount
withdrawn or expended (representing the Federal share
thereof) plus any endowment fund income earned thereon.
SEC. 405. ENFORCEMENT.
(a) In General.--After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the
Secretary is authorized to terminate a grant and recover any grant
funds awarded under this section if the University--
(1) withdraws or expends any endowment fund corpus, or any
endowment fund income in excess of the amount authorized by
section 404, except as provided in section 402(e);
(2) fails to invest the endowment fund corpus or endowment
fund income in accordance with the investment requirements
described in section 403; or
(3) fails to account properly to the Secretary, or the
General Accounting Office if properly designated by the
Secretary to conduct an audit of funds made available under
this title, pursuant to such rules and regulations as may be
proscribed by the Comptroller General of the United States,
concerning investments and expenditures of the endowment fund
corpus or endowment fund income.
(b) Termination.--If the Secretary terminates a grant under
subsection (a), the University shall return to the Treasury of the
United States an amount equal to the sum of the original grant or
grants under this title, plus any endowment fund income earned thereon.
The Secretary may direct the University to take such other appropriate
measures to remedy any violation of this title and to protect the
financial interest of the United States.
SEC. 406. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title
$3,000,000. Funds appropriated under this section shall remain
available until expended.
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