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US Senate Designates Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita.

The US Senate passed a resolution honoring Betty K. Koed upon her retirement after 25 years of service, including being the first woman to hold the position of Senate Historian. The resolution grants her the title of Historian Emerita of the United States Senate. This action recognizes her work in preserving and promoting the Senate's history, including making archives available to scholars and developing educational programs.
Key points
Betty K. Koed, the first woman to serve as Senate Historian, was designated Historian Emerita upon her retirement.
The resolution recognizes her long service dedicated to preserving Senate archives and promoting institutional history.
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Print number: 118_SRES_420
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2023-10-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_420.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Betty K. Koed, the first woman to serve as Senate Historian, was designated Historian Emerita upon her retirement.
  • The resolution recognizes her long service dedicated to preserving Senate archives and promoting institutional history.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5104; text: CR S5114)

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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