# Plain Language Summary: Michael Govan's Reappointment to the Smithsonian Board

Congress is voting to reappoint Michael Govan to serve as a citizen regent on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. The Board of Regents is the governing body that oversees the Smithsonian, which runs America's major museums and research centers in Washington, D.C., including the National Museum of American History, the Air and Space Museum, and the National Zoo, among many others.

A citizen regent is a regular person (not a government official) who serves on this board to help guide the Smithsonian's direction and decisions. These positions are important because they ensure that everyday Americans have a voice in how these major cultural institutions are run. Govan is being reappointed, meaning he's already served in this role and Congress is approving him to continue for another term.

This is a routine approval process that Congress handles for various board positions across government agencies and institutions. For most people, this won't have any direct impact on their daily lives, though it does affect who makes decisions about the Smithsonian's exhibits, programs, and operations. If you visit Smithsonian museums or care about how these national institutions are managed, this vote determines who helps steer those decisions.

A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Cortez Masto, Catherine

 <p>This joint resolution provides for the reappointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.</p>