Establishment of United States Navy Museum System

Chapter 861 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 8617 the following new section: 8617A. United States Navy Museum System (a) In general The Secretary of the Navy shall support a system of official Navy museums, which shall collectively be known as the United States Navy Museum System. Such system shall include the following museums: (1) The National Museum of the United States Navy. (2) The United States Naval Academy Museum. (3) The Naval War College Museum. (4) The Submarine Force Museum. (5) The National Naval Aviation Museum. (6) The USS Constitution Museum. (7) The United States Navy Seabee Museum. (8) The Puget Sound Navy Museum. (9) The Naval Undersea Museum. (10) The National Museum of the American Sailor. (11) Such other museums as may be 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 other than museums identified in paragraphs (1) through (10) of subsection (a) for inclusion in the United States Navy Museum System. Such criteria shall include— (1) historical significance to naval operations, technology, or personnel; (2) public accessibility and educational outreach programs; and (3) alignment with the mission of the Navy to preserve its heritage. (c) 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 United States Museum System..

Chapter 861 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 8617 the following new section: 8617A. United States Navy Museum System (a) In general The Secretary of the Navy shall support a system of official Navy museums, which shall collectively be known as the United States Navy Museum System. Such system shall include the following museums: (1) The National Museum of the United States Navy. (2) The United States Naval Academy Museum. (3) The Naval War College Museum. (4) The Submarine Force Museum. (5) The National Naval Aviation Museum. (6) USS Constitution Naval History and Heritage Command, Detachment Boston. (7) The United States Navy Seabee Museum. (8) The Puget Sound Navy Museum. (9) The Naval Undersea Museum. (10) The National Museum of the American Sailor. (11) The Hampton Roads Naval Museum. (12) Such other museums as may be 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 other than museums identified in paragraphs (1) through (11) of subsection (a) for inclusion in the United States Navy Museum System. Such criteria shall include— (1) historical significance to naval operations, technology, or personnel; (2) public accessibility and educational outreach programs; and (3) alignment with the mission of the Navy to preserve its heritage. (c) 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 United States Museum System..