A bill to amend the Act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 953, 20 U.S.C. 65a), relating to the National Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, so as to authorize additional appropriations to the Smithsonian Institution for carrying out the purposes of said Act.
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(LATEST SUMMARY) Revises the National Museum Act of 1966 by specifying that the research on the development of museums should be continued with an emphasis on museum conservation and the development of a national institute for museum conservation. Authorizes the appropriation to the Smithsonian Institution of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the National Museum Act of 1966, provided that no more than $1,000,000 be appropriated annually through fiscal year 1977, of which no less than $200,000 annually be allocated and used to carry out the purposes of this Act.
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Public law 93-345.
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In the 93rd Congress (1973-74), 651 of the 23,396 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 2.8 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Who is behind it?
HUGH SCOTT (R-PA) introduced it on July 10, 1973, and 2 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They are 2 Democrats.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on July 10, 1973, 19420 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 19053 days ago, on July 12, 1974.
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Vote history
- SenatePublic law 93-345.
- HouseNot stated in the latest action
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