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S. 2137 · 93rd Congress · 1973–1974

A bill to amend the Act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 953, 20 U.S.C. 65a), relating to the National Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, so as to authorize additional appropriations to the Smithsonian Institution for carrying out the purposes of said Act.

S. 2137 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jul 10, 1973, sponsored by Hugh Scott Jr..

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jul 10, 1973
Policy area
Public lands
Public law
Public Law 93345

Sponsor

Hugh Scott Jr. (R-PA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 10, 1973
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawJul 12, 1974

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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