H.J.Res. 133House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

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The joint resolution re‑appoints Barbara M. Barrett, a citizen from Arizona, to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. It fills the non‑Congressional seat that becomes vacant when her current term expires, giving her a new six‑year term beginning in January 2019.

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Reappoints Barbara M. Barrett to the Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents as a citizen regent, filling the vacancy created when her previous term ends.
Sets her new term for six years, starting on January 11, 2019 (or the date the resolution becomes law, whichever is later).

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Introduced in HouseIssued April 17, 2018

115th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. J. RES. 133

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 17, 2018

Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas (for himself, Mr. Cole, and Ms. Matsui) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona on January 10, 2019, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on January 11, 2019, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.