S.J.Res. 29 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
S.J.Res. 29 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Dec 11, 2013, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 11, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 113-85
What it does
Appoints Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 11, 2013
- Passed the SenateJan 29, 2014
- Passed the HouseFeb 11, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 14, 2014
- Became lawFeb 21, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-85. (Feb 21, 2014)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Rules and Administration Committee
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