To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out certain construction projects, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Smithsonian Institution Facilities Authorization Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to: (1) design and construct laboratory and support space to accommodate the Mathias Laboratory at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland; (2) construct laboratory space to accommodate the terrestrial research program of the Smithsonian tropical research institute in Gamboa, Panama; and (3) construct a greenhouse facility at its museum support facility in Suitland, Maryland, to maintain its horticultural operations and preserve the orchid collection it holds in trust.
Authorizes appropriations for: (1) FY2009-FY2011 for the design and construction of the laboratory and support space to accommodate the Mathias Laboratory; (2) FY2009-FY2010 for the construction of the laboratory space to accommodate the terrestrial research program; and (3) the construction of the greenhouse facility.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 282 - 144 (Roll no. 117).
Became Public Law No: 111-11.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E108)
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Administration
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-53, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-53, Part I.
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House Committee on House Administration Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 24, 2009.
For Further Action See P.L. 111-11, Title XV, Sections 15101 through 15103.
Committee on House Administration discharged.
Committee on House Administration discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 38.