SUBCHAPTER V—JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

§76h. Board of Trustees

(a) Establishment

(1) In general

There is established in the Smithsonian Institution a bureau, which shall be directed by a board to be known as the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the "Board"), whose duty it shall be to maintain and administer the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and site thereof as the National Center for the Performing Arts, a living memorial to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and to execute such other functions as are vested in the Board by this subchapter.

(2) Membership

The Board shall be composed of—

(A) the Secretary of Health and Human Services;

(B) the Librarian of Congress;

(C) the Secretary of State;

(D) the Chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts;

(E) the Mayor of the District of Columbia;

(F) the Superintendent of Schools of the District of Columbia;

(G) the Director of the National Park Service;

(H) the Secretary of Education;

(I) the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution;

(J)(i) the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;

(ii) the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and

(iii) three additional Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(K)(i) the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the Senate;

(ii) the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and

(iii) three additional Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate; and

(L) thirty-six general trustees, who shall be citizens of the United States, to be appointed in accordance with subsection (b).

(b) General trustees

The general trustees shall be appointed by the President of the United States. Each trustee shall hold office as a member of the Board for a term of 6 years, except that—

(1) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the predecessor of the member was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of the term;

(2) a member shall continue to serve until the successor of the member has been appointed; and

(3) the term of office of a member appointed before July 21, 1994, shall expire as designated at the time of appointment.

(c) Advisory Committee on the Arts

There shall be an Advisory Committee on the Arts composed of such members as the President of the United States may designate, to serve at the pleasure of the President. Persons appointed to the Advisory Committee on the Arts, including officers or employees of the United States, shall be persons who are recognized for their knowledge of, or experience or interest in, one or more of the arts in the fields covered by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The President shall designate the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on the Arts. In making such appointments the President shall give consideration to such recommendations as may from time to time be submitted to him by leading national organizations in the appropriate art fields. The Advisory Committee on the Arts shall advise and consult with the Board and make recommendations to the Board regarding existing and prospective cultural activities to be carried out by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Advisory Committee on the Arts shall assist the Board in carrying out section 76k(a) of this title. Members of the Advisory Committee on the Arts shall serve without compensation.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §2, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1698; Pub. L. 88–100, §§1, 2, Aug. 19, 1963, 77 Stat. 128; Pub. L. 88–260, §1(2), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 4; Pub. L. 103–279, §2(b)(1), (c), (d), July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1409, 1410; Pub. L. 107–117, div. D, title II, §201(a), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2353; Pub. L. 110–338, §2, Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3731.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2008—Subsec. (a)(2)(J)(ii). Pub. L. 110–338 substituted "Transportation and Infrastructure" for "Public Works and Transportation".

2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–117 designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted par. heading, struck out "hereby" before "established", struck out second sentence, and added par. (2). Prior to amendment, second sentence read as follows: "The Board shall be composed as follows: The Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Librarian of Congress, the Director of the United States Information Agency, the Chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Superintendent of Schools of the District of Columbia, the Director of the National Park Service, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation of the House of Representatives and 3 additional Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 3 additional Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate ex officio; and thirty general trustees who shall be citizens of the United States, to be chosen as hereinafter provided."

1994—Pub. L. 103–279, §2(b)(1)(A), substituted section catchline for former section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–279, §2(b)(1)(A), inserted heading, in first sentence inserted "as the National Center for the Performing Arts, a living memorial to John Fitzgerald Kennedy," after "and site thereof", and in second sentence substituted "Superintendent of Schools of the District of Columbia" for "Chairman of the District of Columbia Recreation Board" and "the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation of the House of Representatives and 3 additional Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and 3 additional Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate" for "three Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, and three Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–279, §2(c), inserted heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The general trustees shall be appointed by the President of the United States and each such trustee shall hold office as a member of the Board for a term of ten years, except that (1) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term, (2) the terms of any members appointed prior to August 19, 1963, shall expire as designated by the President at the time of appointment, and (3) the terms of the first fifteen members appointed to the Board pursuant to the amendments made by the National Cultural Center Amendments Act of 1963 shall expire, as designated by the President at the time of appointment, three on September 1, 1964, three on September 1, 1966, three on September 1, 1968, three on September 1, 1970, and three on September 1, 1972."

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–279, §2(d), inserted heading, inserted "of the United States" before "may designate" in first sentence, substituted "carried out by the John" for "carried on in the John" in fifth sentence, and struck out before period at end of last sentence ", but each member of such Committee shall be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by him in connection with the work of such Committee".

1964—Subsecs. (a), (c). Pub. L. 88–260 substituted "John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" for "National Cultural Center" wherever appearing.

1963—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 88–100, §1, substituted "thirty" for "fifteen" after "ex officio; and".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 88–100, §2, inserted provisions governing the terms of the additional fifteen general trustees added to the Board by section 1 of Pub. L. 88–100.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–279, §2(b)(2), July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1410, provided that:

"(A) Superintendent of schools of the district of columbia.—The amendment made by paragraph (1)(C)(i) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of expiration of the term of the Chairman of the District of Columbia Recreation Board serving as a trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on the date of enactment of this Act [July 21, 1994].

"(B) Members of congress.—The amendment made by paragraph (1)(C)(ii) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act."

Short Title of 2019 Amendment

Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title VI, §601, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3194, provided that: "This title [amending section 76r of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 76j of this title] may be cited as the 'John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2019'."

Short Title of 2012 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–131, §1, June 8, 2012, 126 Stat. 377, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 76i and 76r of this title] may be cited as the 'John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2012'."

Short Title of 2008 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–338, §1, Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3731, provided that: "This Act [enacting section 76m of this title, amending this section and section 76r of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as the 'John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2008'."

Short Title of 2004 Amendment

Pub. L. 108–410, §1, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2303, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 76q–1 and 76r of this title] may be cited as the 'John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2004'."

Short Title of 2002 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–224, §1, Sept. 18, 2002, 116 Stat. 1340, provided that: "This Act [enacting section 76q–1 of this title and amending sections 76j, 76r, and 76s of this title] may be cited as the 'John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002'."

Short Title of 1998 Amendment

Pub. L. 105–226, §1, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1513, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 76j, 76l, and 76r of this title] may be cited as the 'John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Authorization Act of 1998'."

Short Title of 1997 Amendment

Pub. L. 105–95, §1, Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2148, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 76i to 76k and 76s of this title and section 193v of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works] may be cited as the 'John F. Kennedy Center Parking Improvement Act of 1997'."

Short Title of 1994 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–279, §1, July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1409, provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 76r and 76s of this title, amending this section, sections 76j, 76k, 76l, and 76p of this title, and sections 193r, 193u, and 193v of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, and amending provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as the 'John F. Kennedy Center Act Amendments of 1994'."

Short Title of 1984 Amendment

Pub. L. 98–473, title I, §101(c), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1837, 1876, provided that: "The following [amending section 76o of this title] may be cited as 'The John F. Kennedy Center Act Amendments of 1984'."

Short Title of 1963 Amendment

Pub. L. 88–100, §5, Aug. 19, 1963, 77 Stat. 128, provided that: "This Act [amending this section and sections 76l and 76m of this title] may be cited as the 'National Cultural Center Amendments Act of 1963'."

Short Title

Section 1(a), formerly §1, of Pub. L. 85–874, as amended by Pub. L. 88–260, §1(1), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 4; redesignated §1(a), Pub. L. 103–279, §2(a)(1), July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1409, provided that: "This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the 'John F. Kennedy Center Act'."

Existing Authorities

Pub. L. 110–338, §5, Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3732, provided that: "Nothing in this Act [see Short Title of 2008 Amendment note above] limits or otherwise affects the authority or responsibility of the National Capital Planning Commission or the Commission of Fine Arts."

Terms of Office for New General Trustees

Pub. L. 107–117, div. D, title II, §201(b), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2354, provided that: "Section 2(b) of the John F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76h(b)) shall apply to each general trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts whose position is established by the amendment made by subsection (a)(2) [amending this section] (referred to in this subsection as a 'new general trustee'), except that the initial term of office of each new general trustee shall—

"(1) commence on the date on which the new general trustee is appointed by the President; and

"(2) terminate on September 1, 2007."

National Cultural Center; Designation or References

Pub. L. 88–260, §2, Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 5, provided that: "In addition to the amendments made by the first section of this Act [enacting sections 76n to 76q, and amending sections 76h to 76q of this title], any designation or reference to the National Cultural Center in any other law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be held to designate or refer to such Center as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts."

Congressional Findings

Section 1(b) of Pub. L. 85–874, as added by Pub. L. 103–279, §2(a)(2), July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1409, provided that: "Congress finds that—

"(1) the late John Fitzgerald Kennedy served with distinction as President of the United States and as a Member of the Senate and the House of Representatives;

"(2) by the untimely death of John Fitzgerald Kennedy the United States and the world have suffered a great loss;

"(3) the late John Fitzgerald Kennedy was particularly devoted to education and cultural understanding and the advancement of the performing arts;

"(4) it is fitting and proper that a living institution of the performing arts, designated as the National Center for the Performing Arts, named in the memory and honor of this great leader, shall serve as the sole national monument to his memory within the District of Columbia and its environs;

"(5) such a living memorial serves all of the people of the United States by preserving, fostering, and transmitting the performing arts traditions of the people of the United States and other countries by producing and presenting music, opera, theater, dance, and other performing arts; and

"(6) such a living memorial should be housed in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located in the District of Columbia."

§76i. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

(a) In general

The Board shall construct for the Smithsonian Institution, with funds raised by voluntary contributions, a building to be designated as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on a site in the District of Columbia bounded by the Inner Loop Freeway on the east, the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge approaches on the south, Rock Creek Parkway on the west, New Hampshire Avenue and F Street on the north, which shall be selected for such purpose by the National Capital Planning Commission. The National Capital Planning Commission shall acquire by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, lands necessary to provide for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and related facilities. Such building shall be in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Commission of Fine Arts.

(b) Parking garage additions and site improvements

(1) In general

Substantially in accordance with the plan entitled "Site Master Plan—Drawing Number 1997–2 April 29, 1997," and map number NCR 844/82571, the Board may design and construct—

(A) an addition to the parking garage at each of the north and south ends of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and

(B) site improvements and modifications.

(2) Availability

The plan shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Secretary of the Center.

(3) Limitation on use of appropriated funds

No appropriated funds may be used to pay the costs (including the repayment of obligations incurred to finance costs) of—

(A) the design and construction of an addition to the parking garage authorized under paragraph (1)(A);

(B) the design and construction of site improvements and modifications authorized under paragraph (1)(B) that the Board specifically designates will be financed using sources other than appropriated funds; or

(C) any project to acquire large screen format equipment for an interpretive theater, or to produce an interpretive film, that the Board specifically designates will be financed using sources other than appropriated funds.

(c) Expansion project

(1) Authority to construct

(A) In general

Subject to the requirements of this subsection, the Board may undertake such activities as may be necessary to construct the expansion project.

(B) Responsibilities of the Board

The Board may construct the expansion project, and shall be responsible for the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the expansion project.

(C) Limitations

(i) Mission

All activities carried out under this paragraph shall be within the mission of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to serve as the national center for the performing arts.

(ii) Funding

The costs of planning, design, engineering, and construction of the expansion project shall be paid for using nonappropriated funds.

(2) Annual operations and maintenance costs

(A) Estimates

Before awarding a contract for construction of the expansion project, the Board shall estimate any additional annual operations and maintenance costs (or savings) associated with the project.

(B) Budget requests

The Board shall account for any additional costs identified under subparagraph (A) in making a budget request for fiscal year 2014 and each fiscal year thereafter.

(C) Budget priorities

The Board shall base a final determination on whether to proceed with the expansion project on the ability of the Board to accommodate any additional costs identified under subparagraph (A) within the other budget priorities of the Board.

(3) Acknowledgments

The Board may acknowledge private contributions used in carrying out the expansion project in the interior of the project, but may not acknowledge such private contributions on the exterior of the project. Any acknowledgment of private contributions under this paragraph shall be consistent with the requirements of section 76j(b) of this title.

(4) Expansion project defined

In this subsection, the term "expansion project" means an addition to the south end of the building of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts that—

(A) is less than 100,000 square feet;

(B) will improve the existing (as of June 8, 2012) accessibility and education functions of the Center; and

(C) will become part of the existing (as of June 8, 2012) structure of the Center.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §3, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1699; Pub. L. 88–260, §1(2), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 4; Pub. L. 105–95, §2, Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2148; Pub. L. 112–131, §2, June 8, 2012, 126 Stat. 377.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2012—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–131 added subsec. (c).

1997—Pub. L. 105–95 substituted section catchline for former section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).

1964—Pub. L. 88–260 substituted "John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" for "National Cultural Center" wherever appearing.

§76j. Duties of Board

(a) Programs, activities, and goals

(1) In general

The Board shall—

(A) present classical and contemporary music, opera, drama, dance, and other performing arts from the United States and other countries;

(B) promote and maintain the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the National Center for the Performing Arts—

(i) by developing and maintaining a leadership role in national performing arts education policy and programs, including developing and presenting original and innovative performing arts and educational programs for children, youth, families, adults, and educators designed specifically to foster an appreciation and understanding of the performing arts;

(ii) by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and broad program for national and community outreach, including establishing model programs for adaptation by other presenting and educational institutions; and

(iii) by conducting joint initiatives with the national education and outreach programs of the Very Special Arts, an entity affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts which has an established program for the identification, development, and implementation of model programs and projects in the arts for disabled individuals;

(C) strive to ensure that the education and outreach programs and policies of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts meet the highest level of excellence and reflect the cultural diversity of the United States;

(D) provide facilities for other civic activities at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts;

(E) provide within the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts a suitable memorial in honor of the late President;

(F) develop, and update annually, a comprehensive building needs plan for the features of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in existence on July 21, 1994;

(G) with respect to the building and site of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, plan, design, and construct each capital repair, replacement, improvement, rehabilitation, alteration, or modification necessary to maintain the functionality of the building and site at current standards of life, safety, security, and accessibility;

(H) provide—

(i) information and interpretation; and

(ii) with respect to the building and site of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, all necessary maintenance, repair, and alteration of, and all janitorial, security, and other services and equipment necessary for the operations of, the building and site, in a manner consistent with requirements for high quality operations; and

(I) ensure that safe and convenient access to the site of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is provided for pedestrians and vehicles.

(2) Administrative powers and duties

(A) Authority to enter into contracts

The Board, in accordance with applicable law, may enter into contracts or other arrangements with, and make payments to, public agencies or private organizations or other private persons in order to carry out the functions of the Board under this subchapter. The authority described in the preceding sentence includes utilizing the services and facilities of other agencies, including the Department of the Interior, the General Services Administration, and the Smithsonian Institution.

(B) Preparation of budget

The Board shall prepare a budget pursuant to sections 1104, 1105(a), and 1513(b) of title 31.

(C) Use of agency personnel

The Board may utilize or employ the services of the personnel of any agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government or the District of Columbia, with the consent of the agency or the instrumentality concerned, on a reimbursable basis, and utilize voluntary and uncompensated personnel.

(D) Selection of contractors

In carrying out the duties of the Board under this subchapter, the Board may negotiate any contract—

(i) for planning, design, engineering, or construction of buildings to be erected on the John F. Kennedy Center Plaza under section 76q–1 of this title and for landscaping and other improvements to the Plaza; or

(ii) for an environmental system for, a protection system for, or a repair to, maintenance of, or restoration of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,

with selected contractors and award the contract on the basis of contractor qualifications as well as price.

(E) Maintenance of halls

The Board shall maintain the Hall of Nations, the Hall of States, and the Grand Foyer of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in a manner that is suitable to a national performing arts center that is operated as a Presidential memorial and in a manner consistent with other national Presidential memorials.

(F) Maintenance of grounds

The Board shall manage and operate the grounds of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in a manner consistent with National Park Service regulations and agreements in effect on July 21, 1994. No change in the management and operation of the grounds may be made without the express approval of Congress and of the Secretary of the Interior.

(b) Restriction on additional memorials

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall assure that after December 2, 1983, no additional memorials or plaques in the nature of memorials shall be designated or installed in the public areas of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to—

(A) any plaque acknowledging a gift from a foreign country;

(B) any plaque on a theater chair or a theater box acknowledging the gift of such chair or box; and

(C) any inscription on the marble walls in the north or south galleries, the Hall of States, or the Hall of Nations acknowledging a major contribution;

which plaque or inscription is permitted under policies of the Board in effect on December 2, 1983.

(3) For purposes of this subsection, testimonials and benefit performances shall not be construed to be memorials.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §4, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1699; Pub. L. 88–260, §1(3), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 4; Pub. L. 98–205, §4, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1388; Pub. L. 103–279, §3, July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1411; Pub. L. 105–95, §3(a), Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2149; Pub. L. 105–226, §§2, 3, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1513; Pub. L. 107–224, §4(a), Sept. 18, 2002, 116 Stat. 1343.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2002—Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 107–224 amended heading and text of subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "In carrying out the duties of the Board under this subchapter, the Board may negotiate any contract for an environmental system for, a protection system for, or a repair to, maintenance of, or restoration of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with selected contractors and award the contract on the basis of contractor qualifications as well as price."

1998—Subsec. (a)(1)(G). Pub. L. 105–226, §2, amended subpar. (G) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (G) read as follows: "with respect to each feature of the building and site of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts that is in existence on July 21, 1994 (including a theater, the garage, the plaza, or a building walkway), plan, design, and construct each capital repair, replacement, improvement, rehabilitation, alteration, or modification necessary for the feature;".

Subsec. (a)(1)(H)(ii). Pub. L. 105–226, §3, amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: "with respect to each feature of the building and site of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts that is in existence on July 21, 1994 (including a theater, the garage, the plaza, or a building walkway), all necessary maintenance, repair, and alteration of, and all janitorial, security, and other services and equipment necessary for the operation of, the feature, in a manner consistent with requirements for high quality operations; and".

1997—Subsec. (a)(1)(I). Pub. L. 105–95 added subpar. (I).

1994—Pub. L. 103–279 substituted section catchline for former section catchline, added heading and text of subsec. (a), and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: "The Board shall—

"(1) present classical and contemporary music, opera, drama, dance, and poetry from this and other countries,

"(2) present lectures and other programs,

"(3) develop programs for children and youth and the elderly (and for other age groups as well) in such arts designed specifically for their participation, education, and recreation,

"(4) provide facilities for other civic activities at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,

"(5) provide within the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts a suitable memorial in honor of the late President."

1983—Pub. L. 98–205 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).

1964—Pub. L. 88–260 struck out "and" at end of par. (3), substituted "John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" for "Cultural Center" in par. (4), and added par. (5).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Commemoration of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Pub. L. 116–94, div. P, title VI, §603, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3194, provided that:

"(a) Sense of Congress.—It is the sense of Congress that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (referred to in this Act [probably means "this title", see Short Title of 2019 Amendment note set out under section 76h of this title] as the 'Center')—

"(1) recognize the year 2021 as the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Center;

"(2) acknowledge and commemorate the mission of the Center as a national center for the performing arts and a national memorial to President John F. Kennedy; and

"(3) recognize that the year 2018 is the 60th anniversary of the signing of the National Cultural Center Act (now known as the 'John F. Kennedy Center Act') (20 U.S.C. 76h et seq.), signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on September 2, 1958.

"(b) Authorization for Plaque.—

"(1) In general.—The Center shall place within the Center a plaque containing an inscription to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the National Cultural Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76h et seq.) by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

"(2) Specifications.—The plaque shall be—

"(A)(i) not less than 6 square feet in size; and

"(ii) not more than 18 square feet in size;

"(B) of any shape that the Trustees of the Center determine to be appropriate; and

"(C) placed at a location within the Center approximate to the Eisenhower Theater that the Trustees of the Center determine to be appropriate.

"(3) Funding.—

"(A) In general.—No Federal funds may be used to design, procure, or install the plaque.

"(B) Exception.—Subparagraph (A) shall not affect the payment of salaries, expenses, and benefits otherwise authorized by law for members and employees of the Center who participate in carrying out this subsection.

"(4) Private fundraising authorized.—

"(A) In general.—The Center may solicit and accept private contributions for the design, procurement, and installation of the plaque.

"(B) Accounting.—The Center may—

"(i) establish an account into which any contributions received pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited; and

"(ii) maintain documentation of any contributions received pursuant to subparagraph (A)."

Access to John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Pub. L. 105–178, title I, §1214(a), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 204, provided that:

"(1) Study.—The Secretary [of Transportation], in cooperation with the District of Columbia, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the Department of the Interior and in consultation with other interested persons, shall conduct a study of methods to improve pedestrian and vehicular access to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

"(2) Report.—Not later than September 30, 1999, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of the study with an assessment of the impacts (including environmental, aesthetic, economic, and historical impacts) associated with the implementation of each of the methods examined under the study.

"(3) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this subsection $500,000 for fiscal year 1998.

"(4) Applicability of title 23, united states code.—Funds authorized by this subsection shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code; except that the Federal share of the cost of activities conducted using such funds shall be 100 percent and such funds shall remain available until expended."

§76k. Powers of Board

(a) Solicitation and acceptance of gifts

The Board is authorized to solicit and accept for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as a bureau of the Smithsonian Institution, and to hold and administer gifts, bequests, or devises of money, securities, or other property of whatsoever character for the benefit of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Unless otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift, bequest, or devise, the Board is authorized to sell or exchange and to invest or reinvest in such investments as it may determine from time to time the moneys, securities, or other property composing trust funds given, bequeathed, or devised to or for the benefit of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The income as and when collected shall be placed in such depositaries as the Board shall determine and shall be subject to expenditure by the Board.

(b) Appointment of officers and employees

(1) Chairperson and Secretary

The Board shall appoint and fix the compensation and duties of a Chairperson of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, who shall serve as the chief executive officer of the Center, and a Secretary of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Chairperson and Secretary shall be well qualified by experience and training to perform the duties of their respective offices.

(2) Senior level executive and other employees

The Chairperson of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts may appoint—

(A) a senior level executive who, by virtue of the background of the individual, shall be well suited to be responsible for facilities management and services and who may, without regard to the provisions of title 5, be appointed and compensated with appropriated funds, except that the compensation may not exceed the maximum rate of pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5; and

(B) such other officers and employees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as may be necessary for the efficient administration of the functions of the Board.

(c) Transfer of property

Not later than October 1, 1995, the property, liabilities, contracts, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds employed, held, used, arising from, available to, or to be made available in connection with the functions transferred from the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the amendments made by the John F. Kennedy Center Act Amendments of 1994 shall be transferred, subject to section 1531 of title 31, to the Board as the Board and the Secretary of the Interior may determine appropriate. Unexpended funds transferred pursuant to this subsection shall be used only for the purposes for which, and subject to the terms under which, the funds were originally authorized and appropriated.

(d) Transfer of personnel

(1) In general

Employees of the National Park Service assigned to duties related to the functions being undertaken by the Board shall be transferred with their functions to the Board not later than October 1, 1995.

(2) Rights and benefits

Transferred employees shall remain in the Federal competitive service and retain all rights and benefits provided under title 5. For a period of not less than 3 years after the date of transfer of an employee under paragraph (1), the transferred employee shall retain the right of priority consideration under merit promotion procedures or lateral reassignment for all vacancies within the Department of the Interior.

(3) Park Police

All United States Park Police and Park Police guard force employees assigned to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts shall remain employees of the National Park Service.

(4) Costs

All usual and customary costs associated with any adverse action or grievance proceeding resulting from the transfer of functions under this section that are incurred before October 1, 1995, shall be paid from funds appropriated to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

(5) Reorganization authority

Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the Board from reorganizing functions at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in accordance with laws governing reorganizations.

(e) Review of Board actions

The actions of the Board relating to performing arts and to payments made or directed to be made by the Board from any trust funds shall not be subject to review by any officer or agency other than a court of law.

(f) Collective bargaining

(1) "Theatrical employee" defined

As used in this subsection, the term "theatrical employee" means a nonappropriated fund employee of the Board, who is engaged in a box office, performing, or theatrical trade that is the subject of a collective bargaining agreement as of January 1, 1994, including any change in the trade as a result of a technological advance.

(2) Collective bargaining

(A) In general

For the purposes of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) and the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C. 141 et seq.)—

(i) each theatrical employee shall be considered to be an "employee" within the meaning of section 2(3) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(3)); and

(ii) with respect to a theatrical employee, the Board shall be considered to be an "employer" within the meaning of section 2(2) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(2)).

(B) Rights and obligations

With respect to each theatrical employee, the theatrical employee and the Board shall have all of the rights and obligations specified in such Acts.

(g) Pedestrian and vehicular access

Subject to approval of the Secretary of the Interior under section 76j(a)(2)(F) of this title, the Board shall develop plans and carry out projects to improve pedestrian and vehicular access to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §5, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1699; Pub. L. 88–260, §1(2), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 4; Pub. L. 103–279, §4, July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1413; Pub. L. 105–95, §3(b), Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2149.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The John F. Kennedy Center Act Amendments of 1994, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 103–279, July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1409, which enacted sections 76r and 76s of this title, amended this section, sections 76h, 76j, 76l, and 76p of this title, and sections 193r, 193u, and 193v of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and enacted and amended provisions set out as notes under section 76h of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1994 Amendment note set out under section 76h of this title and Tables.

The National Labor Relations Act, referred to in subsec. (f)(2), is act July 5, 1935, ch. 372, 49 Stat. 449, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§151 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 167 of Title 29 and Tables.

The Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, referred to in subsec. (f)(2), is act June 23, 1947, ch. 120, 61 Stat. 136, which is classified principally to chapter 7 (§141 et seq.) of Title 29. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 141 of Title 29 and Tables.

Amendments

1997—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 105–95 added subsec. (g).

1994—Pub. L. 103–279, §4(a)(1), substituted section catchline for former section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–279, §4(a)(1), inserted heading and substituted "John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as a bureau of the Smithsonian Institution," for "Smithsonian Institution".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–279, §4(b), inserted heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The Board shall appoint and fix the compensation and duties of a director, an assistant director, and a secretary of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and of such other officers and employees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as may be necessary for the efficient administration of the functions of the Board. The director, assistant director, and secretary shall be well qualified by experience and training to perform the duties of their office."

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–279, §4(c), added heading and text of subsec. (c) and struck out text of former subsec. (c). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The actions of the Board, including any payment made or directed to be made by it from any trust funds, shall not be subject to review by any officer or agency other than a court of law."

Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 103–279, §4(c), added subsecs. (d) to (f).

1964—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 88–260 substituted "John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" for "National Cultural Center" wherever appearing.

§76l. Official seal, Board vacancies and quorum, trustee powers and obligations, reports, support services, and review and audit

(a) Adoption of seal; Board function notwithstanding vacancies; quorum

The Board is authorized to adopt an official seal which shall be judicially noticed and to make such bylaws, rules, and regulations, as it deems necessary for the administration of its functions under this subchapter, including, among other matters, bylaws, rules, and regulations relating to the administration of its trust funds and the organization and procedure of the Board. The Board may function notwithstanding vacancies and twelve members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(b) Powers and obligations of Board in respect of trust funds

The Board shall have all the usual powers and obligations of a trustee in respect of all trust funds administered by it.

(c) Annual report of operations and finances

The Board shall submit to the Smithsonian Institution and to Congress an annual report of the operations of the Board under this subchapter, including a detailed statement of all public and private moneys received and disbursed by it.

(d) Inspector General

The functions of the Board funded by funds appropriated pursuant to section 76r ¹ of this title shall be subject to the requirements for a Federal entity under chapter 4 of title 5. The Inspector General of the Smithsonian Institution is authorized to carry out the requirements of such chapter on behalf of the Board, on a reimbursable basis when requested by the Board.

(e) Property and personnel compensation

(1) In general

The Board may procure insurance against any loss in connection with the property of the Board and other assets administered by the Board. Each employee and volunteer of the Board shall be considered to be a civil employee of the United States (within the meaning of the term "employee" as defined in section 8101(1) of title 5), except that the Board shall continue to provide benefits with respect to any disability or death resulting from a personal injury to a nonappropriated fund employee of the Board sustained while in the performance of the duties of the employee for the Board pursuant to the workers compensation statute of the jurisdiction in which the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is located. The disability or death benefits referred to in the preceding sentence, whether under the workers compensation statute referred to in the preceding sentence or under chapter 81 of title 5, shall continue to be the exclusive liability of the Board and the United States with respect to all employees and volunteers of the Board.

(2) Federal tort claims

For the purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, an employee of the Board shall be considered to be an "employee of the government" and the Board shall be considered to be a "Federal agency". No employee of the Board may bring suit against the United States or the Board under the Federal tort claims procedure of chapter 171 of title 28 for disability or death resulting from personal injury sustained while in the performance of the duties of the employee for the Board.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §6, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1699; Pub. L. 88–100, §3, Aug. 19, 1963, 77 Stat. 128; Pub. L. 88–260, §1(4), (5), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 4; Pub. L. 92–313, §10, June 16, 1972, 86 Stat. 222; Pub. L. 93–67, July 10, 1973, 87 Stat. 161; Pub. L. 94–119, §§1, 2, Oct. 21, 1975, 89 Stat. 608; Pub. L. 94–578, title III, §314, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2737; Pub. L. 95–50, §2, June 20, 1977, 91 Stat. 232; Pub. L. 95–305, June 29, 1978, 92 Stat. 348; Pub. L. 96–587, §1, Dec. 23, 1980, 94 Stat. 3387; Pub. L. 97–73, Nov. 3, 1981, 95 Stat. 1064; Pub. L. 97–202, June 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 128; Pub. L. 101–449, §§1–3, Oct. 22, 1990, 104 Stat. 1050; Pub. L. 102–500, §1, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3267; Pub. L. 103–279, §5, July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1414; Pub. L. 105–226, §4, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1513; Pub. L. 117–286, §4(b)(38), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4347.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 76r of this title, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original a reference to section 12 of Pub. L. 85–874. Section 12 of Pub. L. 85–874 was renumbered as section 13, and a new section 12 was added, by Pub. L. 107–224, §2, Sept. 18, 2002, 116 Stat. 1340. Sections 12 and 13 are classified to sections 76q–1 and 76r, respectively, of this title.

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted "chapter 4 of title 5." for "the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.)." and "such chapter" for "such Act".

1998—Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 105–226 redesignated subsecs. (e) and (f) as (d) and (e), respectively, and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (d). Text read as follows: "Not less than once every 3 years, the Comptroller General shall review and audit the accounts of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the purpose of examining expenditures of funds appropriated under the authority provided by this subchapter."

1994—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–279, §5(1), substituted "the operations of the Board" for "its operations".

Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 103–279, §5(2), added subsecs. (d) to (f) and struck out former subsec. (e) which related to maintenance, repair, alteration, security, information, and other services and former subsec. (f) which related to audits.

1992—Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 102–500 amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: "There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this subsection—

"(A) for fiscal year 1991, not more than—

"(i) $6,750,000 for annual maintenance, repairs, alterations, and operating services; and

"(ii) $15,000,000 for deferred maintenance, repairs, and alterations; and

"(B) for fiscal year 1992, not more than—

"(i) $9,850,000 for annual maintenance, repairs, alterations, and operating services; and

"(ii) $15,512,000 for deferred maintenance, repairs, and alterations."

1990—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–449, §3, struck out subsec. (d) which read as follows: "The Board shall transmit to Congress a detailed report of any memorial which it proposes to provide within the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts under authority of paragraph (5) of section 76j of this title, and no such memorial shall be provided until the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution shall have approved such memorial."

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101–449, §1, amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) read as follows: "The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the National Park Service, shall provide maintenance, security, information, interpretation, janitorial and all other services necessary to the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection not to exceed $2,800,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, $741,000 for the transition period ending September 30, 1976, $3,100,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, and $4,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection not to exceed $4,200,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection not to exceed $4,287,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and not to exceed $4,400,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and not to exceed $4,544,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and not to exceed $4,247,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1983."

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 101–449, §2, amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f) read as follows: "The General Accounting Office is authorized and directed to review and audit, regularly, the accounts of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, for the purpose of determining the continuing ability of the Center to pay its share of future operating costs, and for the purpose of assuring that the cost-of-living formula fairly and accurately reflects the use of the building."

1982—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–202 inserted provisions authorizing an appropriation of not to exceed $4,247,000 for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1983.

1981—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–73 inserted provision authorizing an appropriation of not to exceed $4,544,000 for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1982.

1980—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 96–587 inserted provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1980, and Sept. 30, 1981.

1978—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–305 inserted provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1979.

1977—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–50 substituted provisions authorizing an appropriation of $4,000,000 for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1978, for provisions authorizing appropriations of $4,000,000 for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1978, and not to exceed $4,300,000 for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1979.

1976—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 94–578 substituted provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1978, and Sept. 30, 1979, for provisions covering fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1976, Sept. 30, 1977, and transitional period ending Sept. 30, 1976.

1975—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 94–119, §1, inserted provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, for the transitional period ending Sept. 30, 1976, and for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1977.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 94–119, §2, added subsec. (f).

1973—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 93–67 substituted provisions authorizing appropriations not to exceed $2,400,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and $2,500,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, for provision granting general authorization of appropriation for fiscal year ending June 30, 1973.

1972—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 92–313 added subsec. (e).

1964—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 88–260, §1(4), inserted "and to Congress" after "Smithsonian Institution".

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 88–260, §1(5), added subsec. (d).

1963—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 88–100 substituted "twelve" for "eight" after "vacancies and".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (c) of this section relating to submitting annual report to Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 192 of House Document No. 103–7.

Award of Service Contracts

Pub. L. 100–446, title I, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1782, provided: "That contracts hereafter awarded for environmental systems, housekeeping, protection systems, and repair or renovation of buildings of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts may be negotiated with selected contractors and awarded on the basis of contractor qualifications as well as price."

¹ See References in Text note below.

§76m. Photovoltaic system

(a) In general

The Board may study, plan, design, engineer, and construct a photovoltaic system for the main roof of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

(b) Report

Not later than 60 days before beginning construction of the photovoltaic system pursuant to subsection (a), the Board shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the feasibility and design of the project.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §7, as added, Pub. L. 110–338, §3, Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3731.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 76m, Pub. L. 85–874, §7, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1700; Pub. L. 86–297, Sept. 21, 1959, 73 Stat. 573; Pub. L. 88–100, §4, Aug. 19, 1963, 77 Stat. 128; Pub. L. 88–260, §1(2), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 4; Pub. L. 99–514, §2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095, which related to termination of offices created and appointments made in connection with John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts if moneys were not found to construct the Center within eight years after Sept. 2, 1958, was repealed by Pub. L. 101–449, §3, Oct. 22, 1990, 104 Stat. 1050.

§76n. Repealed. Pub. L. 101–449, §3, Oct. 22, 1990, 104 Stat. 1050

Section, Pub. L. 85–874, §8, as added Pub. L. 88–260, §1(6), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 4; amended Pub. L. 91–90, §1(a), Oct. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 135; Pub. L. 92–313, §9, June 16, 1972, 86 Stat. 222; Pub. L. 95–50, §1, June 20, 1977, 91 Stat. 232, authorized appropriations for construction, repair, renovation, and reconstruction of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

§76o. Borrowing authority to finance parking facilities

(a) Revenue bonds

To finance necessary parking facilities for the Center, the Board may issue revenue bonds to the Secretary of the Treasury payable from revenues accruing to the Board. The total face value of all bonds so issued shall not be greater than $20,400,000. Such obligations shall have maturities agreed upon by the Board and the Secretary of the Treasury but not in excess of fifty years. Such obligations may be redeemable at the option of the Board before maturity in such manner as may be stipulated in such obligations, but the obligations thus redeemed shall not be refinanced by the Board. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to purchase any obligations of the Board to be issued under this section and for such purpose the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to use as a public debt transaction the proceeds from the sale of any securities issued under chapter 31 of title 31 and the purposes for which securities may be issued under chapter 31 of title 31 are extended to include any purchases of the Board's obligations under this section.

(b) Interest

Effective as of October 12, 1984, the obligations of the Board incurred under subsection (a) of this section shall bear no interest, and the requirement of the Board to pay the unpaid interest which has accrued on such obligations is terminated.

(c) Kennedy Center Revenue Bond Sinking Fund

There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States a sinking fund, the Kennedy Center Revenue Bond Sinking Fund (hereinafter referred to as the "Fund"), which shall be used to retire the obligations of the Board incurred under subsection (a) of this section upon the respective maturities of such obligations. The Board shall pay into the Fund, beginning on January 1, 1987 and ending on January 1, 2016, the annual sum of $200,000 in amortization of the principal amount of the obligations. Such sums shall be invested by the Secretary of the Treasury in public debt securities with maturities suitable for the needs of the Fund and bearing interest at rates determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into consideration the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturities. The interest on such investments shall be credited to and form a part of the Fund. Moneys in the Fund shall be used exclusively to retire the obligations of the Board incurred under subsection (a) of this section. Adjustments of not greater than plus or minus 5 per centum may be made from time to time in the annual payments to the Fund in order to correct any gains or deficiencies as a result of fluctuations in interest rates over the life of the investments: Provided, however, That a final adjustment shall be made between the Board and the Secretary of the Treasury at the end of the amortization period to correct any overall gain or deficiency in the Fund. The terms of this adjustment shall be covered by a memorandum of understanding between the Board and the Secretary of the Treasury to be consummated on or before the time the initial payment into the Fund is made.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §9, as added Pub. L. 88–260, §1(6), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 5; amended Pub. L. 91–90, §1(b), Oct. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 135; Pub. L. 98–473, title I, §101(c), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1837, 1876; Pub. L. 101–449, §4, Oct. 22, 1990, 104 Stat. 1051.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–449 substituted "chapter 31 of title 31" for "the Second Liberty Bond Act, as amended," in two places.

1984—Pub. L. 98–473 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), struck out provisions relating to interest on bonds, and added subsecs. (b) and (c).

1969—Pub. L. 91–90 substituted "$20,400,000" for "$15,400,000" in two places.

§76p. Acceptance and disposition of gifts to the United States contributed in honor or memory of the late President John F. Kennedy

The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to accept on behalf of the United States any gift to the United States which the Secretary finds has been contributed in honor of or in memory of the late President John F. Kennedy and to pay the money to such appropriation or other accounts, including the appropriation accounts established pursuant to appropriations authorized by this subchapter, as in the judgment of the Secretary will best effectuate the intent of the donor.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §10, as added Pub. L. 88–260, §1(6), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 5; amended Pub. L. 103–279, §6, July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1415.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1994—Pub. L. 103–279 substituted "which the Secretary finds" for "which he finds" and "the judgment of the Secretary" for "his judgment".

§76q. Sole national memorial to the late John F. Kennedy within the city of Washington and environs

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, designated by this subchapter, shall be the sole national memorial to the late John Fitzgerald Kennedy within the city of Washington and its environs.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §11, as added Pub. L. 88–260, §1(6), Jan. 23, 1964, 78 Stat. 5.)

§76q–1. John F. Kennedy Center Plaza

(a) Definitions

In this section, the following definitions apply:

(1) Air rights

The term "air rights" means real property interests conveyed by deed, lease, or permit for the use of space between streets and alleys within the boundaries of the Project.

(2) Center

The term "Center" means the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

(3) Green spaces

The term "green spaces" means areas within the boundaries of the Project or affected by the Project that are covered by grass, trees, or other vegetation.

(4) Plaza

The term "Plaza" means improvements to the area surrounding the John F. Kennedy Center building carried out under the Project and comprised of transportation elements (including roadways, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes) and non-transportation elements (including landscaping, green space, open public space, water, sewer, and utility connections).

(5) Project

The term "Project" means the Plaza project, as described in the TEA–21 report, providing for construction of a Plaza adjacent to the Center and for improved bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular access to and around the Center. The term includes planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Plaza, buildings to be constructed on the Plaza, and related transportation improvements and may include any other elements of the Project identified in the TEA–21 report.

(6) Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Transportation.

(7) TEA–21 report

The term "TEA–21 report" means the report of the Secretary submitted to Congress under section 1214 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (20 U.S.C. 76j note; 112 Stat. 204).

(b) Responsibilities of the Secretary

(1) In general

The Secretary shall be responsible for the Project and may undertake such activities as may be necessary to construct the Project, other than buildings to be constructed on the Plaza, substantially as described in the TEA–21 report.

(2) Planning, design, engineering, and construction

The Secretary shall be responsible for the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Project, other than buildings to be constructed on the Plaza.

(3) Agreements with the Board and other agencies

The Secretary shall enter into memoranda of agreement with the Board and any appropriate Federal or other governmental agency to facilitate the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Project.

(4) Consultation with the Board

The Secretary shall consult with the Board to maximize efficiencies in planning and executing the Project, including the construction of any buildings on the Plaza.

(5) Contracts

Subject to the approval of the Board, the Secretary may enter into contracts on behalf of the Center related to the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Project.

(6) Project Team

(A) Establishment

To further construction of the Project, the Secretary shall establish a Project Team.

(B) Membership

The Project Team shall be composed of the following members:

(i) The Secretary (or the Secretary's designee).

(ii) The Administrator of General Services (or the Administrator's designee).

(iii) The Chairman of the Board (or the Chairman's designee).

(iv) Such other individuals as the Project Team considers appropriate.

(C) Project Director

The Project Team shall have a Project Director who shall be appointed by the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services and the Chairman of the Board. The Project Director shall report directly to the Project Team.

(c) Responsibilities of the Board

(1) In general

The Board, in consultation with the Project Team, may undertake such activities as may be necessary to construct buildings on the Plaza for the Project.

(2) Receipt of transfers of air rights

The Board may receive from the District of Columbia such transfers of air rights as may be necessary for the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Project.

(3) Construction of buildings

The Board, in consultation with the Project Team, may construct, with non-appropriated funds, buildings on the Plaza for the Project and shall be responsible for the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the buildings.

(4) Acknowledgment of contributions

(A) In general

The Board may acknowledge private contributions used in the construction of buildings on the Plaza for the Project in the interior of the buildings, but may not acknowledge private contributions on the exterior of the buildings.

(B) Applicability of other requirements

Any acknowledgment of private contributions under this paragraph shall be consistent with the requirements of section 76j(b) of this title.

(5) Approval by Project Team

Notwithstanding section 76k(e) of this title, any decision by the Board that will significantly affect, as determined by the Project Team in consultation with the Board, the scope, cost, schedule, or engineering feasibility of any element of the Project, other than buildings to be constructed on the Plaza, shall be subject to the approval of the Project Team.

(d) Responsibilities of the District of Columbia

(1) Modification of highway system

Notwithstanding any State or local law, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, in consultation with the National Capital Planning Commission and the Secretary, shall have exclusive authority to amend or modify the permanent system of highways of the District of Columbia as may be necessary to meet the requirements and needs of the Project.

(2) Conveyances

(A) Authority

Notwithstanding any State or local law, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall have exclusive authority to convey or dispose of any interests in real estate (including air rights or air space as that term is defined by District of Columbia law) owned or controlled by the District of Columbia, as may be necessary to meet the requirements and needs of the Project.

(B) Conveyance to the Board

Not later than 90 days following the date of receipt of notification from the Secretary of the requirements and needs of the Project, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall convey or dispose of to the Board without compensation interests in real estate described in subparagraph (A).

(3) Agreements with the Board

The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall have the authority to enter into memoranda of agreement with the Board and any Federal or other governmental agency to facilitate the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Project.

(e) Ownership

(1) Roadways and sidewalks

Upon completion of the Project, responsibility for maintenance and oversight of roadways and sidewalks modified or improved for the Project shall remain with the owner of the affected roadways and sidewalks.

(2) Maintenance of green spaces

Subject to paragraph (3), upon completion of the Project, responsibility for maintenance and oversight of any green spaces modified or improved for the Project shall remain with the owner of the affected green spaces.

(3) Buildings and green spaces on the Plaza

Upon completion of the Project, the Board shall own, operate, and maintain the buildings and green spaces established on the Plaza for the Project.

(f) National highway boundaries

(1) Realignment of boundaries

The Secretary may realign national highways related to proposed changes to the Northern and Southern Interchanges and the E Street Approach recommended in the TEA–21 report in order to facilitate the flow of traffic in the vicinity of the Center.

(2) Access to Center from I–66

The Secretary may improve direct access and egress between Interstate Route 66 and the Center, including its garages.

(g) GAO review

Until completion of the Project, the Comptroller General shall review the management and oversight of construction of the Project by the Board and report periodically on the results of the review to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §12, as added Pub. L. 107–224, §2(2), Sept. 18, 2002, 116 Stat. 1340; amended Pub. L. 108–410, §3, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2303.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 1214 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, referred to in subsec. (a)(7), is section 1214 of Pub. L. 105–178, which enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 50 and 76j of this title, section 410eeee–16 of Title 16, Conservation, and section 202 of Title 23, Highways, and enacted provisions listed in a table of National Wildlife Refuges set out under section 668dd of Title 16.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 12 of Pub. L. 85–874 was renumbered section 13 and is classified to section 76r of this title.

Amendments

2004—Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 108–410, §3(a), added par. (6).

Subsec. (c)(1), (3). Pub. L. 108–410, §3(b)(1), (2), inserted ", in consultation with the Project Team," after "The Board".

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 108–410, §3(b)(3), added par. (5).

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 108–410, §3(c), added subsec. (g).

§76r. Authorization of appropriations

(a) Maintenance, repair, and security

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title—

(1) $25,690,000 for fiscal year 2020;

(2) $27,000,000 for fiscal year 2021;

(3) $28,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;

(4) $29,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; and

(5) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2024.

(b) Capital projects

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title—

(1) $17,800,000 for fiscal year 2020;

(2) $18,000,000 for fiscal year 2021;

(3) $19,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;

(4) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; and

(5) $21,000,000 for fiscal year 2024.

(c) John F. Kennedy Center Plaza

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation for capital costs incurred in the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the project authorized by section 76q–1 of this title (including roadway improvements related to the North and South Interchanges and construction of the John F. Kennedy Center Plaza, but not including construction of any buildings on the plaza) a total of $400,000,000 for fiscal years 2003 through 2010. Such sums shall remain available until expended.

(d) Photovoltaic system

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board such sums as are necessary to carry out section 76m of this title, to remain available until expended.

(e) Limitation on use of funds

No funds appropriated pursuant to this section may be used for any direct expense incurred in the production of a performing arts attraction, for personnel who are involved in performing arts administration (including any supply or equipment used by the personnel), or for production, staging, public relations, marketing, fundraising, ticket sales, or education. Funds appropriated directly to the Board shall not affect nor diminish other Federal funds sought for any performing arts function and may be used to reimburse the Board for that portion of costs that are Federal costs reasonably allocated to building services and theater maintenance and repair.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §13, formerly §12, as added Pub. L. 103–279, §7, July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1415; amended Pub. L. 105–226, §5, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1513; renumbered §13 and amended Pub. L. 107–224, §§2(1), 3, Sept. 18, 2002, 116 Stat. 1340, 1342; Pub. L. 108–410, §2, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2303; Pub. L. 109–306, §1, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1720; Pub. L. 110–338, §4, Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3731; Pub. L. 112–131, §3, June 8, 2012, 126 Stat. 378; Pub. L. 114–113, div. G, title IV, §427, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2583; Pub. L. 115–31, div. G, title IV, §429, May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 501; Pub. L. 115–141, div. G, title IV, §426, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 693; Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title IV, §425, Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 264; Pub. L. 116–94, div. D, title IV, §423, div. P, title VI, §602, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2748, 3194.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 13 of Pub. L. 85–874 was renumbered section 14 and is classified to section 76s of this title.

Amendments

2019—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 116–94, §602, added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:

"(a) Maintenance, Repair, and Security.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title, $25,690,000 for fiscal year 2020.

"(b) Capital Projects.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title, $17,800,000 for fiscal year 2020."

Pub. L. 116–94, §423, added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:

"(a) Maintenance, Repair, and Security.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title, $24,490,000 for fiscal year 2019.

"(b) Capital Projects.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title, $16,800,000 for fiscal year 2019."

Pub. L. 116–6 added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:

"(a) Maintenance, Repair, and Security.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title, $23,740,000 for fiscal year 2018.

"(b) Capital Projects.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title, $16,775,000 for fiscal year 2018."

2018—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 115–141 added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:

"(a) Maintenance, Repair, and Security.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title, $22,260,000 for fiscal year 2017.

"(b) Capital Projects.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title, $14,140,000 for fiscal year 2017."

2017—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 115–31 added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:

"(a) Maintenance, Repair, and Security.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title, $22,000,000 for fiscal year 2016.

"(b) Capital Projects.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title, $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2016."

2015—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 114–113 added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:

"(a) Maintenance, Repair, and Security.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title $22,379,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014.

"(b) Capital Projects.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title $13,588,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014."

2012—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 112–131 added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:

"(a) Maintenance, Repair, and Security.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title—

"(1) $20,200,000 for fiscal year 2008;

"(2) $21,800,000 for fiscal year 2009;

"(3) $22,500,000 for fiscal year 2010;

"(4) $23,500,000 for fiscal year 2011; and

"(5) $24,500,000 for fiscal year 2012.

"(b) Capital Projects.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title—

"(1) $23,150,000 for fiscal year 2008;

"(2) $16,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;

"(3) $17,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;

"(4) $17,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and

"(5) $18,500,000 for fiscal year 2012."

2008—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 110–338, §4(1), added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:

"(a) Maintenance, Repair, and Security.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title—

"(1) $17,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;

"(2) $18,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006; and

"(3) $19,100,000 for fiscal year 2007.

"(b) Capital Projects.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title—

"(1) $16,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;

"(2) $18,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006; and

"(3) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2007."

Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 110–338, §4(2), (3), added subsec. (d) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e).

2006—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–306, §1(a), struck out "and" at end of par. (1), substituted "and 2006; and" for ", 2006, and 2007." in par. (2), and added par. (3).

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–306, §1(b), struck out "and" at end of par. (1), substituted "and 2006; and" for ", 2006, and 2007." in par. (2), and added par. (3).

2004—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 108–410 added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:

"(a) Maintenance, Repair, and Security.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title—

"(1) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 1999;

"(2) $14,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2000 and 2001; and

"(3) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 and 2003.

"(b) Capital Projects.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title—

"(1) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999, 2000, and 2001;

"(2) $19,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and

"(3) $17,000,000 for fiscal year 2003."

2002—Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 107–224, §3, added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d).

1998—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 105–226 added subsecs. (a) and (b) and struck out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which read as follows:

"(a) Maintenance, Repair, and Security.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 76j(a)(1)(H) of this title $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1995 through 1999.

"(b) Capital Projects.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 76j(a)(1) of this title $9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1995 through 1999."

§76s. Definitions

As used in this subchapter, the terms "building and site of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" and "grounds of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" refer to the site in the District of Columbia on which the John F. Kennedy Center building is constructed and that extends to the line of the west face of the west retaining walls and curbs of the Inner Loop Freeway on the east, the north face of the north retaining walls and curbs of the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge approaches on the south, the east face of the east retaining walls and curbs of Rock Creek Parkway on the west, and the south curbs of New Hampshire Avenue and F Street on the north, as generally depicted on the map entitled "Transfer of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts", numbered 844/82563, and dated April 20, 1994 (as amended by the map entitled "Transfer of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts", numbered 844/82563A and dated May 22, 1997), which shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the National Capital Region, National Park Service, Department of the Interior. Upon completion of the project for establishment of the John F. Kennedy Center Plaza authorized by section 76q–1 of this title, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall amend the map that is on file and available for public inspection under the preceding sentence.

(Pub. L. 85–874, §14, formerly §13, as added Pub. L. 103–279, §8, July 21, 1994, 108 Stat. 1416; amended Pub. L. 105–95, §4, Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2149; renumbered §14 and amended Pub. L. 107–224, §§2(1), 4(b), Sept. 18, 2002, 116 Stat. 1340, 1343.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2002—Pub. L. 107–224, §4(b), inserted at end: "Upon completion of the project for establishment of the John F. Kennedy Center Plaza authorized by section 76q–1 of this title, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall amend the map that is on file and available for public inspection under the preceding sentence."

1997—Pub. L. 105–95 inserted "(as amended by the map entitled 'Transfer of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts', numbered 844/82563A and dated May 22, 1997)" after "April 20, 1994".