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H.R. 5492, To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct a greenhouse facility at its museum support facility in Suitland, Maryland, and for other purposes
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H.R. 5492 would authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct a greenhouse facility at its museum support facility in Suitland, Maryland.
== Detailed Summary ==
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Authorizes the firstBoard of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to provideconstruct a detailed summary ofgreenhouse facility at its museum support facility in Suitland, Maryland, to maintain its horticultural operations and preserve the bill!)orchid collection it holds in trust.
Authorizes appropriations.
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== Status of the Legislation ==
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Latest Major Action: 2/26/2008:4/29/2008: Referred to HouseSenate committee. Status: ReferredRead twice and referred to the House Committee on TransportationRules and Infrastructure.Administration.
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