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H.J.Res. 27 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Providing for the appointment of Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

H.J.Res. 27 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 25, 2021, sponsored by Doris O. Matsui with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 25, 2021
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 117-19

What it does

This joint resolution appoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Doris O. Matsui (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
  • Passed the HouseMay 20, 2021
  • Passed the SenateJun 10, 2021
  • Sent to the PresidentJun 17, 2021
  • Became lawJun 23, 2021

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-19. (Jun 23, 2021)

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Committees

  • Rules and Administration Committee
  • Committee on House Administration

More

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