S.J.Res. 8Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

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The resolution appoints Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona as a citizen regent on the Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents. She fills the vacancy created when David M. Rubenstein’s term ended on May 7, 2021. The appointment lasts for 1,912 days, beginning on May 8, 2021, or when the resolution takes effect, whichever is later.

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Appoints Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent to the Smithsonian Board of Regents
Specifies the appointment fills the vacancy left by David M. Rubenstein’s term expiration
Sets the term of the appointment at 1,912 days starting May 8, 2021 or the enactment date

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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February 23, 2021

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Introduced in SenateIssued February 23, 2021

IIA

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. J. RES. 8

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 23, 2021

Mr. Leahy (for himself and Mr. Boozman) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration

JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for the appointment 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 David M. Rubenstein of Maryland on May 7, 2021, is filled by the appointment of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona. The appointment is for a term of 1,912 days, beginning on May 8, 2021, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later.