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H.R. 9363 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2022

H.R. 9363 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Nov 29, 2022, sponsored by Joseph Sempolinski.

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

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Nov 29, 2022
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2022 This bill establishes that the Smithsonian Institution must be subject to the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, and certain provisions relating to open meetings.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Joseph Sempolinski (R-NY)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedNov 29, 2022
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration o (Nov 29, 2022)

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Committees

  • Oversight and Accountability Committee
  • Committee on House Administration

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 9363 (117th Congress): Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2022,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-9363/smithsonian-modernization-act-of-2022 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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