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H.R. 1266 (98th)

A bill to require the Administrator of General Services to notify States of the availability of surplus real property and to convey at reduced cost certain surplus real property for public park or public recreational use to State and local governments.

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Introduced

3 February 1983

Last action

14 February 1983 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Steny Hoyer, Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1]

Subjects

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4 February 2025

Summary

Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require the Administrator of General Services to notify each State whenever surplus Federal real property within the State is available for disposition. Requires the Administrator to convey such property at reduced cost to a State or local government if such government, within a specified period, submits to the Administrator a State-approved plan for the use of such property for public park or public recreational purposes. Prohibits the approval or submission of a plan until the public is provided an opportunity to submit comments.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 February 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, GSA, Interior.

    Source: Committee

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