Congress 111 - HR 608 - Smithsonian Institution Facilities Authorization Act of 2009

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Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Government buildings, facilities, and property Horticulture and plants Latin America Maryland Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Panama Research administration and funding Science, Technology, Communications Smithsonian Institution

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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.

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Apr 24, 2009

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 38.
Apr 24, 2009

Committee on House Administration discharged.
Mar 30, 2009

For Further Action See P.L. 111-11, Title XV, Sections 15101 through 15103.
Mar 25, 2009

House Committee on House Administration Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 24, 2009.
Mar 25, 2009

Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-53, Part I.
Feb 12, 2009

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 12, 2009

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 12, 2009

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Jan 20, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jan 16, 2009

Referred to House Administration
Jan 16, 2009

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.
Jan 16, 2009

Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Jan 16, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E108)
Jan 16, 2009

Introduced in House

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