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A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Public Law 115-199 · S.J.Res. 60 · 115th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Jul 20, 2018 · Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor: Sen. John Boozman (R-AR)

Cosponsors (2): Sen. David Perdue,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

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Related bills

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  • H.J.Res. 133Identical bill

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

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.

  1. Jul 20, 2018Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 115-199.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Jul 10, 2018FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Jun 28, 2018FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  8. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on House Administration discharged.
  9. May 21, 2018FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  10. FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  12. May 17, 2018FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  14. Apr 24, 2018CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  15. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.