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The Subcommittee on Library and Memorials approved a companion bill, H.R.12505, on April sixth and the full committee approved it May fifth. Floor action is expected shortly.

[[underline]] Museum Support Facility [[/underline]]

Bills to provide construction authority for the Museum Support Facility were introduced in the Senate on February sixth and in the House on March 15, and referred to the Public Works committees of each body.

No further action has been taken on either of the bills, S.2949 and H.R.12507.

[[underline]] Increase in Level of Appropriations for Barro Colorado Island [[/underline]]

S.2946 was introduced on February sixth by Senator Scott,and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. H.R.12506 was introduced by Mr. Mahon on March 15 and referred to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

The Office of Management and Budget cleared the legislation on February 25, and no action has been taken on it.