H.J.Res. 80House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

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This joint resolution appoints Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. It fills the vacancy left by the expiration of Robert P. Kogod’s term and sets Ferguson’s service for six years, starting on May 6 2017 or when the resolution becomes law, whichever is later.

Key Provisions

Roger W. Ferguson is appointed to the Smithsonian Board of Regents as a citizen regent.
The appointment fills the vacancy created when Robert P. Kogod’s term ended on May 5 2017.
Ferguson’s term will last six years, beginning on May 6 2017 or the date the resolution is enacted, whichever occurs later.

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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February 16, 2017

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 16, 2017

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. J. RES. 80

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 appointment of Roger W. Ferguson 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 Robert P. Kogod of the District of Columbia on May 5, 2017, is filled by the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson of the District of Columbia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 6, 2017, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.