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Establishment of United States Marine Corps Museum System

Division A · Title III: Operation and Maintenance · Subtitle E: Other Matters

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The Navy will create and support an official system of Marine Corps museums, including the National Museum and others that meet set standards related to history, public access, and mission alignment. The Navy will also set rules for closing museums, requiring advance notice and plans for preserving collections and handling staff before any closure. Additionally, the Navy can partner with nonprofits to help fund and promote these museums.

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8617B. United States Marine Corps Museum System

(a) In general

The Secretary of the Navy shall support a system of official Marine Corps museums within the Department of the Navy. Such system shall include the National Museum of the United States Marine Corps and may contain other museums honoring individual installations, units, and branches, as designated by the Secretary of the Navy, that meet criteria established under subsection (b).

(b) Criteria for designation

The Secretary of the Navy shall establish criteria for designating museums of subsection (a) for inclusion in the Marine Corps museum system. Such criteria shall include—

(1)

historical significance to Marine Corps operations, technology, or personnel;

(2)

public accessibility and educational outreach programs; and

(3)

alignment with the mission of the Marine Corps to preserve the heritage of the Marine Corps.

(c) Criteria for closure

The Secretary of the Navy shall establish criteria for the closure of museums within the Marine Corps museum system. No museum within such system may be closed until—

(1)

the Secretary of the Navy submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate notice that includes—

(A)

a plan for the preservation, storage, or alternate display of historical collections contained in the museum;

(B)

how any issues relating to museum personnel will be resolved;

(C)

an identification of any efforts to maintain museum operations through public-private partnerships; and

(D)

an analysis of the cost to transport, consolidate, and preserve the historical collections contained in the museum; and

(2)

period of 90 days has elapsed after the date on which such notice is received by such committees.

(d) Funding and support

Consistent with applicable law, the Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with nonprofit organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and public engagement of the museums in the Marine Corps museum system.