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Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2011

Introduced: May 5, 2011 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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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
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 May 5, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1787: Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-1787/
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"H.R. 1787: Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2011." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-1787/.
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H.R. 1787, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-1787/.
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