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Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 10/15/2007--Introduced. NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to mint and issue $50 gold and $1 silver coins emblematic of the 50 years of exemplary and unparalleled achievements of NASA. Requires all such coin sales to include a surcharge of $50 per $50 coin, and of $10 per $1 coin.Requires distribution of the first $4 million to the NASA Family Assistance Fund for financial assistance to the families of NASA personnel who die as a result of injuries suffered in the performance of their official duties.Requires distribution of: (1) one-half of the next $1 million of the remaining amounts to the Dr. Ronald E. [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530) Bill TextTo establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the American Latino to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC, and for other purposes. 6/26/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on February 6, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the American Latino Act of 2007 - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American Latino Heritage to report its recommendations with respect to developing a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, D.C. Requires the Commission to develop a fund-raising plan for supporting the creation [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill Text
A joint resolution to provide a replacement laboratory and support space at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Mathias Laboratory.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill Text
A joint resolution to amend Public Law 108-331 to provide for the construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project in Arizona.
Also tagged in: Animals, Authorization, Biological diversity, Budgets, Building construction, Construction costs, Ecological research, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Forest ecology, Forestry research, Laboratories, Latin America, Natural resources, Panama, Research centers, Science policy, Tropical forests
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill Text
A joint resolution to provide replacement laboratory space for terrestrial research at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextProviding for the reappointment of Roger W. Sant as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2/13/2007--Introduced. Reappoints Roger W. Sant as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextA joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Sant as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 11/16/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reappoints Roger W. Sant as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Latest Action: 12/21/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextA joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 12/21/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reappoints Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA joint resolution providing for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 3/14/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextProviding for the reappointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2/13/2007--Introduced. Reappoints Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
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Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill Text
A joint resolution to provide replacement laboratory space for terrestrial research at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill Text
A joint resolution to amend Public Law 108-331 to provide for the construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project in Arizona.
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Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill Text
A joint resolution to provide a replacement laboratory and support space at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Mathias Laboratory.
Also tagged in: Agriculture, Botanical gardens, Building construction, Executive departments, Flowers, Horticulture, Humanities, Maryland, Museums, Natural resources, Public lands
Latest Action: 04/29/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill TextTo 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.
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Latest Action: 03/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. Bill TextTo authorize the award of a congressional gold medal on behalf of the Native Americans who served as Code Talkers during foreign conflicts in which the United States was involved during the 20th Century in recognition of their heroic and dramatic contributions to the Nation, and for other purposes. 12/12/2007--Introduced. Code Talkers Recognition Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for: (1) the award on behalf of Congress of a single gold medal of appropriate design to honor the Native American members of the U.S. Armed Forces, collectively, who served as Code Talkers in any foreign conflict in which the United States was involved during the 20th century for display in the Smithsonian Institution; and (2) presentation of a gold duplicate of such medal to each Indian tribe that had tribal members who served as such Code Talkers. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike: (1) silver duplicates [...] show full description
Latest Action: 12/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextProviding for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 12/4/2007--Introduced. Provides for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA joint resolution providing for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 3/14/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
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Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E185) Bill TextTo revise the composition of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution so that all members are individuals appointed by the President from a list of nominees submitted by the leadership of the Congress, and for other purposes. 11/6/2007--Introduced. Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2007 - Revises provisions regarding the composition of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution by providing for the membership of the Regents to be composed of 21 members who shall be appointed by the President from among a list of nominees submitted by the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate. Revises the number of Regents who shall constitute a quorum to do business. Revises requirements for the terms of office for Regents. Permits Regents to be reappointed.
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Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 10/15/2007--Introduced. NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to mint and issue $50 gold and $1 silver coins emblematic of the 50 years of exemplary and unparalleled achievements of NASA. Requires all such coin sales to include a surcharge of $50 per $50 coin, and of $10 per $1 coin.Requires distribution of the first $4 million to the NASA Family Assistance Fund for financial assistance to the families of NASA personnel who die as a result of injuries suffered in the performance of their official duties.Requires distribution of: (1) one-half of the next $1 million of the remaining amounts to the Dr. Ronald E. [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 661. Bill TextHonoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo around the world. 12/11/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 15, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the accomplishments of Barrington Irving, the youngest pilot and first African-American to fly solo around the world and founder of a nonprofit organization that inspires youth and minorities to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. Encourages museums throughout the United States related to aviation to commemorate the historic achievements of Captain Barrington Irving.
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