# 117-sjres-8: A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

117-sjres-8, A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (D-VT); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sjres-8
- Congress: 117
- Title: A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Introduced: 2021-02-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (D-VT)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-sjres-8 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/8)

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- [117-s-658: National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2021](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-658)
- [117-s-1511: Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1511)
- [117-sres-762: A resolution honoring the life and accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth II and ex…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-762)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-s-4605: Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4605)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sjres-8 (as of 2026-10-15).