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To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct a greenhouse facility at its museum support facility in Suitland, Maryland, and for other purposes.

3/11/2008--Passed House without amendment.    (There are 2 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct a greenhouse facility at its museum support facility in Suitland, Maryland, to maintain its horticultural operations and preserve the orchid collection it holds in trust.

Authorizes appropriations.

Latest Actions
  • 04/29/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • 03/12/2008 - Received in the Senate.
  • 03/11/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1454-1455)
  • 03/11/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1454)
  • 03/11/2008 - Ms. Matsui moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.5492 Referred to Senate Committee after being Received from House05/01/2008
H.R.5492 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House03/12/2008
H.R.5492 Reported in House03/11/2008
H.R.5492 Introduced in House02/27/2008