A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Thomas J. Watson, Jr., as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Public Law 94-65 · S.J.Res. 41 · 94th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Jul 31, 1975 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Sponsor: Sen. Hugh Scott (R-PA)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Provides for the reappointment of Thomas J. Watson, Junior, as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, when his term expires on June 17, 1975. Specifies that the new term shall be for a period of six years.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Jul 31, 1975Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-65.
- Jul 23, 1975PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jul 22, 1975PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jul 21, 1975FloorFloor · Measure passed House, in lieu of H. J. Res. 354.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- May 15, 1975CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Committee on House Administration
- May 14, 1975FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- May 13, 1975CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Rules and Administration Committee
- Mar 3, 1975CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Rules and Administration Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.