H.J.Res. 52 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum of dentistry in the United States.
H.J.Res. 52 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Apr 11, 2003, sponsored by Elijah E. Cummings with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
- Public law
- Public Law 108-122
What it does
Recognizes the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum of dentistry in the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 11, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 7, 2003
- Passed the SenateOct 23, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentOct 30, 2003
- Became lawNov 11, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-122. (Nov 11, 2003)
More bills from Elijah E. Cummings in the 108th Congress
Other Arts, Culture, Religion bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2195: Smithsonian Facilities Authorization Act
- H.R. 13: Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
- H.R. 3491: National Museum of African American History and Culture Act
- S. 1233: National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2004
- H.R. 5294: John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2004
- S. 888: Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
- S. 1157: National Museum of African American History and Culture Act
Committees
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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