H.J.Res. 78House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

Providing for the reappointment of Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

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This joint resolution reappoints Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. The resolution fills the vacancy created when his previous term ended on April 25 2017 and gives him a new six‑year term. It applies to the Smithsonian’s governing board and does not affect any other agency or the public directly.

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The vacancy on the Board of Regents for the non‑Congressional class is filled by reappointing Stephen M. Case.
The new term lasts six years, beginning on April 26 2017 or the date the resolution becomes law, whichever is later.

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 16, 2017

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. J. RES. 78

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 16, 2017

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 Stephen M. Case 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 Stephen M. Case of Virginia on April 25, 2017, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on April 26, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.