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To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out certain construction projects, and for other purposes. 9/17/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)Smithsonian Institution Facilities Authorization Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to: (1) design and construct laboratory and support space to accommodate the Mathias Laboratory at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland; and (2) construct laboratory space to accommodate the terrestrial research program of the Smithsonian tropical research institute in Gamboa, Panama. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) FY2009-FY2011 for the design and construction of the laboratory and support space to accommodate the Mathias Laboratory; and (2) [...] show full description
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- 09/18/2008 - Received in the Senate.
- 09/17/2008 - Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 09/17/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8350-8351)
- 09/17/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6627.
- 09/17/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8350)
show all actions- 09/18/2008 - Received in the Senate.
- 09/17/2008 - Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 09/17/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8350-8351)
- 09/17/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6627.
- 09/17/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8350)
- 09/17/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 09/15/2008 - Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-842, Part II.
- 09/15/2008 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 550.
- 09/11/2008 - Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-842, Part I.
- 07/31/2008 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 07/31/2008 - Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 07/31/2008 - Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
- 07/30/2008 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 07/30/2008 - Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 07/30/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
- 07/29/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1585)
- 07/29/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 07/29/2008 - Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
- 07/29/2008 - Referred to House House Administration
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