IIA 111th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 31 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 28 (legislative day, May 26), 2010 Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. Cochran, and Mr. Dodd) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a facility and to enter into agreements relating to education programs at the National Zoological Park facility in Front Royal, Virginia.

1.

Authorization for facility

The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution is authorized to plan, design, and construct a facility on National Zoological Park property in Front Royal, Virginia for the purpose of conducting research and educational programs.

2.

Agreements for housing and other services

(a)

In general

The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution is authorized to enter into agreements for the provision of housing and other services to the participants in the programs described in section 1. (b)

Costs

The housing and other services described in subsection (a) shall be provided at no cost to the Smithsonian Institution.

3.

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 1— (1)$1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 and 2011; and (2)$3,000,000 in the aggregate for all succeeding fiscal years.