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H.R. 895 (98th)

A bill to provide that surplus public lands suitable for conservation, recreation or historic purposes should be made available to States and local units of government at no cost or minimal cost.

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Introduced

25 January 1983

Last action

22 February 1983 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.

Sponsors

Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38]

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7 February 2024

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Summary

Authorizes the transfer of surplus Federal public lands to States and local governments. Requires that such a transfer take place: (1) without cost; or (2) at a cost which just covers the expenses of the transfer. Limits this Act to surplus lands suitable for conservation, recreation, or historic purposes.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 February 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.

    Source: Committee

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