H.R. 2195 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Smithsonian Facilities Authorization Act
H.R. 2195 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on May 21, 2003, sponsored by Ralph Regula with 2 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
- May 21, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
- Public law
- Public Law 108-72
What it does
Smithsonian Facilities Authorization Act - (Sec. 2) Amends Federal law to authorize the Board of Regents (Board) of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, construct, and equip additional special use storage and laboratory space (Pod 5) at the Museum Support Facility in Suitland, Maryland, to accommodate the care, preservation, conservation, deposit, and study of national collections held in trust by the Institution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ralph Regula (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2003
- Passed the HouseJul 15, 2003
- Passed the SenateJul 31, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentAug 7, 2003
- Became lawAug 15, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-72. (Aug 15, 2003)
More bills from Ralph Regula in the 108th Congress
Other Arts, Culture, Religion bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 13: Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 52: Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian…
- 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
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
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