HR 3169
114th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2015
Introduced: July 22, 2015
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
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
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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