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H.R. 1177Became Law

Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 26, 2018)

Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, if requested in writing by the city of Old Town, Maine, to release, convey, and quitclaim to the city, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to lands that: (1) were conveyed by the federal government to the city under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act by the deed dated June 5, 1941, and (2) are proposed for conveyance by the city for the purpose of economic development.

What just happenedMar 26, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-156.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2](R-ME)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 26, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-156.

  2. Mar 26, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-156.

  3. Mar 26, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 26, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 15, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 15, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 9, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Mar 8, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Mar 8, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Mar 8, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1615)

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  11. Mar 8, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1615)

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  12. May 18, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  13. May 17, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. May 17, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 262). (text: CR H4273)

  15. May 17, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 262).(text: CR H4273)

  16. May 17, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4293-4295)

  17. May 17, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  18. May 17, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1177.

  19. May 17, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4273-4274)

  20. May 17, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  21. May 16, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 77.

  22. May 16, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-124.

    Agriculture Committee
  23. May 16, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-124.

    Agriculture Committee
  24. May 3, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Agriculture Committee
  25. May 3, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Agriculture Committee
  26. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  27. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 26, 201849

Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, if requested in writing by the city of Old Town, Maine, to release, convey, and quitclaim to the city, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to lands that: (1) were conveyed by the federal government to the city under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act by the deed dated June 5, 1941, and (2) are proposed for conveyance by the city for the purpose of economic development.

Passed Senate without amendmentMar 8, 201882

Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, if requested in writing by the city of Old Town, Maine, to release, convey, and quitclaim to the city, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to lands that: (1) were conveyed by the federal government to the city under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act by the deed dated June 5, 1941, and (2) are proposed for conveyance by the city for the purpose of economic development.

Passed House without amendmentMay 17, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, if requested in writing by the city of Old Town, Maine, to release, convey, and quitclaim to the city, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to lands that: (1) were conveyed by the federal government to the city under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act by the deed dated June 5, 1941, and (2) are proposed for conveyance by the city for the purpose of economic development.

Reported to House without amendmentMay 16, 201779

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, if requested in writing by the city of Old Town, Maine, to release, convey, and quitclaim to the city, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to lands that: (1) were conveyed by the federal government to the city under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act by the deed dated June 5, 1941, and (2) are proposed for conveyance by the city for the purpose of economic development.

Introduced in HouseFeb 16, 2017

Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, if requested in writing by the city of Old Town, Maine, to release, convey, and quitclaim to the city, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to lands that: (1) were conveyed by the federal government to the city under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act by the deed dated June 5, 1941, and (2) are proposed for conveyance by the city for the purpose of economic development.

Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act — Informed