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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) [...]

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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)

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