U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR919: A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of the United States.
Status: In committee, September 29, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 29, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 919 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2026 Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mr. Merkley , Ms. Murkowski , Ms. Cortez Masto , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of the United States. Whereas Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III is a steadfast public servant who has announced that he will retire from the Smithsonian Institution after nearly 4 decades of distinguished service; Whereas Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution since its founding 180 years ago in 1846; Whereas Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III made history as the first African American and first historian to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution; Whereas Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, since 2019, has led the Smithsonian Institution during a time of great growth and success; Whereas Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, for 7 years, has led the world's largest museum, education and research complex--which includes 21 museums, libraries, the National Zoo, numerous research centers, and multiple education units and centers--and during that …
Sponsors
- Padilla, Alex (D, SD-CA) · primary sponsor
- Merkley, Jeff (D, SD-OR)
- Murkowski, Lisa (R)
- Cortez Masto, Catherine (D)
- Peters, Gary (D)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5174)
- : Submitted in Senate
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Common questions
- What is SR919?
- SR919 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of the United States.
- What is the status of SR919?
- In committee as of September 29, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5174) (September 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR919?
- Padilla, Alex (D, SD-CA), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR919?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/919
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