Bill Summary
This piece of legislation is a joint resolution proposed by both the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, which appoints Denise O'Leary of Colorado as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. This appointment is in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes, and fills a vacancy on the Board of Regents that was created by the resignation of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona. O'Leary's term will be for six years, starting from the date of the enactment of this resolution. The resolution has been signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Vice President of the United States, who also serves as the President of the Senate.
Possible Impacts
1. The appointment of Denise O'Leary could affect the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution by bringing in a new member with potential different perspectives and ideas, potentially influencing decision-making and the direction of the institution.
2. Citizens of Colorado, where Denise O'Leary is from, may feel a sense of pride and representation in having one of their own appointed to such a prestigious position.
3. The joint resolution could potentially spark debate and discussion among politicians and the general public about the importance and role of the Smithsonian Institution and the significance of the appointment of a new member to its board.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 66 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]
S.J.Res.66
One Hundred Sixteenth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday,
the third day of January, two thousand and twenty
Joint Resolution
Providing for the appointment of Denise O'Leary as a citizen regent of
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Resolved 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
Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona on October 17, 2019, is filled by the
appointment of Denise O'Leary of Colorado. The appointment is for a
term of six years, beginning on the date of the enactment of this joint
resolution
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.