Public Law 112-12
1ST SESSION
Joint Resolution
Providing for the appointment of Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes (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 resignation of Phillip Frost of Florida is filled by the appointment of Stephen M. Case of Virginia. The appointment is for a term of 6 years, effective on the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
Approved April 25, 2011.
Legislative History edit
- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 157 (2011):
- Feb. 17, considered and passed Senate without amendment.
- Apr. 12, considered and passed House without amendment.
- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 157 (2011):
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