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H.R. 608 (111th)

Smithsonian Institution Facilities Authorization Act of 2009

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Introduced

16 January 2009

Last action

24 April 2009 · Committee

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 38.

Sponsors

Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment

Summary

Smithsonian Institution Facilities Authorization Act of 2009 - 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; (2) construct laboratory space to accommodate the terrestrial research program of the Smithsonian tropical research institute in Gamboa, Panama; and (3) 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 for: (1) FY2009-FY2011 for the design and construction of the laboratory and support space to accommodate the Mathias Laboratory; (2) FY2009-FY2010 for the construction of the laboratory space to accommodate the terrestrial research program; and (3) the construction of the greenhouse facility.

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Timeline

  1. 16 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 January 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E108)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 20 January 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 February 2009

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 February 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 February 2009

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 25 March 2009

    Introduced

    House Committee on House Administration Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 24, 2009.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 25 March 2009

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-53, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 25 March 2009

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-53, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 30 March 2009

    Committee

    For Further Action See P.L. 111-11, Title XV, Sections 15101 through 15103.

    Source: Committee

  14. 24 April 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 38.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 24 April 2009

    Discharge

    Committee on House Administration discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  16. 24 April 2009

    Committee

    Committee on House Administration discharged.

    Source: Committee

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