H.J.Res. 62 – Providing for the reappointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Boa…

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This joint resolution reappoints Michael Govan as a citizen regent on the Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents. The appointment fills the vacancy created when his previous term ended on May 6, 2023, and gives him a new six‑year term. It applies to the Board’s citizen‑regent class, not to members of Congress.

Key Provisions

Reappoints Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Smithsonian Board of Regents for a six‑year term.
The new term begins on May 6, 2023, or the date the resolution is enacted, whichever is later.

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Became Public Law No: 118-28.

December 21, 2023

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

May 11, 2023

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

May 11, 2023

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Committee on House Administration discharged.

Committee on House Administration

June 5, 2023

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Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

June 5, 2023 • 7:07 PM

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2732)

June 5, 2023 • 7:08 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2732)

June 5, 2023 • 7:08 PM

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On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2732)

June 5, 2023 • 7:08 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 5, 2023 • 7:08 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Rules and Administration Committee

June 6, 2023

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Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Rules and Administration Committee

December 14, 2023

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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6010-6011)

December 14, 2023

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

December 18, 2023

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Presented to President.

December 19, 2023

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Signed by President.

December 21, 2023

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Became Public Law No: 118-28.

December 21, 2023

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What members said about H.J.Res. 62 on the floor

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Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Dec 14, 2023

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Rules and Administration be discharged from further consideration of the following joint resolutions and the Senate proceed to their…

Rep. Bryan SteilR-WI-1 · Jun 5, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further consideration of H.J. Res. 62, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

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One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America

At the First Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-three

H. J. RES. 62

JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for the reappointment of Michael Govan 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 Michael Govan of California on May 6, 2023, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of May 6, 2023, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.