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Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2015

Introduced: July 22, 2015 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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Jul 22, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jul 22, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1103-1104)
Jul 22, 2015
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Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2015

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 July 22, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3169: Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2015. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-3169/
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"H.R. 3169: Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2015." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-3169/.
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