HR 1787
112th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2011
Introduced: May 5, 2011
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 5, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
May 5, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E813, E831)
May 5, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2011 - Revises provisions regarding the composition of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution by providing for the membership of the Regents to be composed of 21 members who shall be appointed by the President from among a list of nominees submitted by the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate.
Revises the number of Regents who shall constitute a quorum to do business.
Revises requirements for the terms of office for Regents. Permits Regents to be reappointed.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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