H.J.Res. 88 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Providing for the appointment of Franklin D. Raines as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
H.J.Res. 88 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on May 5, 2020, sponsored by Doris O. Matsui with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 5, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 116-163
What it does
This joint resolution appoints Franklin D. Raines as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doris O. Matsui (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2020
- Passed the HouseAug 22, 2020
- Passed the SenateSep 10, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentSep 22, 2020
- Became lawOct 2, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-163. (Oct 2, 2020)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
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