# 94-sjres-196: A joint resolution providing for the expression to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, of the appreciation of the people of the United States for the bequest of James Smithson to the United States, enabling the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution.

94-sjres-196, A joint resolution providing for the expression to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, of the appreciation of the people of the United States for the bequest of James Smithson to the United States, enabling the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution., is a 94th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] (D-UT); status Public law 94-338. (as of 2025-10-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 94-sjres-196
- Congress: 94
- Title: A joint resolution providing for the expression to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, of the appreciation of the people of the United States for the bequest of James Smithson to the United States, enabling the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution.
- Status: Public law 94-338.
- Introduced: 1976-05-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] (D-UT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-10-20

## Summary

A joint resolution providing for the expression to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, of the appreciation of the people of the United States for the bequest of James Smithson to the United States, enabling the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution.

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## Sources
- [94-sjres-196 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/196)

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- [94-sjres-92: Joint resolution to honor America.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/94-sjres-92)
- [94-sjres-94: A joint resolution to extend by ninety days the expiration date of the Defense…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/94-sjres-94)
- [94-sjres-98: An Act to provide that the flag of the United States of America may be flown fo…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/94-sjres-98)
- [94-sjres-102: An original joint resolution amending section 5(c) of the Home Owner's Loan Act…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/94-sjres-102)
- [94-sjres-41: A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Thomas J. Watson, Jr., a…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/94-sjres-41)
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