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H.R. 8409 (96th)

Homestead Act of 1980

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 December 1980

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Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

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Summary

Homestead Act of 1980 - Permits any U.S. citizen satisfying specified requirements to acquire up to 160 acres of public lands administered through the Bureau of Land Management. Sets forth the requirements for such acquisition, including that such person intend to establish his primary residence upon such land and use such land for productive purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey title to such land three years after an applicant has established permanent residence on such land. States that any leases, rights-of-way, or other property interests previously held in such lands shall remain intact.

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