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On October 12, 1971 Mr. Bow introduced H. R. 11201, identical to S.209 passed by the Senate in the previous Congress. The bill was referred to the Committee on House Administration but no action was taken.

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At its meeting on January 24, 1973 the Board of Regents approved the introduction of legislation authorizing planning for museum support facilities.

For himself, Senator Jackson and Senator Scott, Senator Fulbright introduced S.857 on February 15, 1973. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Mr. Minshall introduced a companion measure, H. R. 4541, on February 21, 1973, and it was referred to the Committee on House Administration, which took no action on it.

On April 17, 1974 the Office of Management and Budget approved the Smithsonian's favorable report on the legislation. The report was forwarded to Congress on May 22, 1974.

On May 30 the National Capital Planning Commission also reported favorably to the Congress, and the Department of the Interior did the same on June 10.

The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration reported favorably on S.857 on July 31, 1974 with two key amendments. One limited the planning appropriation to $690,000, and the other authorized the training of conservators at the facility.

S.857 was approved by the Senate on August 1, 1974.