S. 2498 · 106th Congress · 1999–2000
A bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, construct, and equip laboratory, administrative, and support space to house base operations for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Submillimeter Array located on Mauna Kea at Hilo, Hawaii.
S. 2498 in the 106th Congress (1999–2000) became law — introduced on May 2, 2000, sponsored by Daniel Moynihan.
During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 2, 2000
- Policy area
- Public lands
- Public law
- Public Law 106-383
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2000
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 27, 2000
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