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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 20, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2941

Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Oct 31, 2017)

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

Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act

(Sec. 4) The bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sell specified federal land in the Kisatchie National Forest in Winn Parish, Louisiana, for fair market value. USDA shall convey a portion of that land to Collins Camp Properties, Inc.

USDA may configure the federal land to be conveyed so as to maximize the marketability of the conveyance or to achieve management objectives.

Consideration for a conveyance of federal land under this bill shall be in cash.

In any conveyance of federal land under this bill, USDA shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances but shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate such substances.

(Sec. 5) USDA shall deposit the proceeds from such conveyances in the fund established under the Sisk Act.

(Sec. 6) USDA shall require Collins Camp Properties to pay at closing reasonable appraisal costs and the cost of any administrative and environmental analyses required by law.

An offer by Collins Camp Properties for acquiring the federal land must be accompanied by a written statement from each holder of a Forest Service special use authorization with respect to such land specifying that the holder agrees to relinquish that authorization upon the conveyance of such land to Collins Camp Properties. If a holder fails to furnish such a written statement, USDA shall require Collins Camp Properties to administer that authorization in accordance with its terms until it expires.

What just happenedNov 1, 2017

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5](R-LA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors1 D3 R
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  1. Nov 1, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  2. Oct 31, 2017FloorH38310

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

  3. Oct 31, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8282)

  4. Oct 31, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8282)

  5. Oct 31, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2941.

  6. Oct 31, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8282-8283)

  7. Oct 31, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Oct 19, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.

  9. Oct 19, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-353.

    Agriculture Committee
  10. Oct 19, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-353.

    Agriculture Committee
  11. Oct 4, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Agriculture Committee
  12. Oct 4, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Agriculture Committee
  13. Jul 11, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

    Forestry Subcommittee
  14. Jun 20, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  15. Jun 20, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Jun 20, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentOct 31, 201781

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

Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act

(Sec. 4) The bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sell specified federal land in the Kisatchie National Forest in Winn Parish, Louisiana, for fair market value. USDA shall convey a portion of that land to Collins Camp Properties, Inc.

USDA may configure the federal land to be conveyed so as to maximize the marketability of the conveyance or to achieve management objectives.

Consideration for a conveyance of federal land under this bill shall be in cash.

In any conveyance of federal land under this bill, USDA shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances but shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate such substances.

(Sec. 5) USDA shall deposit the proceeds from such conveyances in the fund established under the Sisk Act.

(Sec. 6) USDA shall require Collins Camp Properties to pay at closing reasonable appraisal costs and the cost of any administrative and environmental analyses required by law.

An offer by Collins Camp Properties for acquiring the federal land must be accompanied by a written statement from each holder of a Forest Service special use authorization with respect to such land specifying that the holder agrees to relinquish that authorization upon the conveyance of such land to Collins Camp Properties. If a holder fails to furnish such a written statement, USDA shall require Collins Camp Properties to administer that authorization in accordance with its terms until it expires.

Reported to House without amendmentOct 19, 201779

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

Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act

(Sec. 4) The bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sell specified federal land in the Kisatchie National Forest in Winn Parish, Louisiana, for fair market value. USDA shall convey a portion of that land to Collins Camp Properties, Inc.

USDA may configure the federal land to be conveyed so as to maximize the marketability of the conveyance or to achieve management objectives.

Consideration for a conveyance of federal land under this bill shall be in cash.

In any conveyance of federal land under this bill, USDA shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances but shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate such substances.

(Sec. 5) USDA shall deposit the proceeds from such conveyances in the fund established under the Sisk Act.

(Sec. 6) USDA shall require Collins Camp Properties to pay at closing reasonable appraisal costs and the cost of any administrative and environmental analyses required by law.

An offer by Collins Camp Properties for acquiring the federal land must be accompanied by a written statement from each holder of a Forest Service special use authorization with respect to such land specifying that the holder agrees to relinquish that authorization upon the conveyance of such land to Collins Camp Properties. If a holder fails to furnish such a written statement, USDA shall require Collins Camp Properties to administer that authorization in accordance with its terms until it expires.

Introduced in HouseJun 20, 2017

Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sell specified federal land in Winn Parish, Louisiana. USDA shall convey a portion of that land to Collins Camp Properties, Inc.

Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act — Informed