HR 2620
113th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2013
Introduced: July 8, 2013
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 8, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jul 8, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1021-1022)
Jul 8, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2013 - Revises requirements for the composition of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Requires the Board to be composed of 21 members appointed by the President from among lists of nominees submitted by the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate.
Increases from 8 to 17 the number of Regents constituting 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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