United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2620 — Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2013

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2013 - Revises requirements for the composition of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Requires the Board to be composed of 21 members appointed by the President from among lists of nominees submitted by the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate. Increases from 8 to 17 the number of Regents constituting a quorum to do business. Revises requirements for the terms of office for Regents. Permits Regents to be reappointed.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1021-1022)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2620 do?
Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2013 - Revises requirements for the composition of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Requires the Board to be composed of 21 members appointed by the President from among lists of nominees submitted by the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate. Increases from 8 to 17 the number of Regents constituting a quorum to do business. Revises requirements for the terms of office for Regents. Permits Regents to be reappointed.
Who sponsors HR 2620?
HR 2620 is sponsored by Eleanor Norton (D).
What is the current status of HR 2620?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2620?
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