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H.R. 482Became Law

Pine Springs Land Exchange Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 12, 2007)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 31, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Pine Springs Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Lubbock Christian University by quitclaim deed all right of the United States to specified federal land in the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico in exchange for the conveyance of certain University land (the non-federal land).

Requires that: (1) title to the non-federal land conform with the title approval standards of the Attorney General applicable to federal land acquisitions and be otherwise acceptable to the Secretary; and (2) the costs of implementing the exchange be shared equally by the Secretary and the University.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the correction of minor errors in the map; (2) revocation and withdrawal of federal land; and (3) administration of land acquired by the United States.

Instructs the Secretary, in exercising any discretion necessary to carry out this Act, to ensure that the public interest is well served.

What just happenedJan 12, 2007

Became Public Law No: 109-474.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19](R-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jan 12, 2007PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 109-474.

  2. Jan 12, 2007BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 109-474.

  3. Jan 12, 2007PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 12, 2007BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 3, 2007FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 3, 2007President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 9, 2006ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Dec 9, 2006ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 12/8/2006 H9251)

  9. Dec 9, 2006NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 12/8/2006 H9251)

  10. Dec 9, 2006ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Pombo asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 H9251)

  11. Dec 8, 2006Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Dec 7, 2006Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11537-11543; text as passed Senate: CR S11541)

  13. Dec 7, 2006Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11537-11543; text as passed Senate: CR S11541)

  14. Jul 31, 2006Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 555.

  15. Jul 31, 2006Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-312.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 31, 2006Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-312.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. May 24, 2006Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Nov 2, 2005Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-347.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  19. Apr 13, 2005IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Apr 12, 2005FloorH38310

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

  21. Apr 12, 2005FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1861)

  22. Apr 12, 2005Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1861)

  23. Apr 12, 2005FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 482.

  24. Apr 12, 2005FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1861-1862)

  25. Apr 12, 2005FloorH30300

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

  26. Feb 9, 2005CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

    Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee
  27. Feb 1, 2005IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Feb 1, 2005IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Feb 1, 2005IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 12, 200749

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 31, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Pine Springs Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Lubbock Christian University by quitclaim deed all right of the United States to specified federal land in the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico in exchange for the conveyance of certain University land (the non-federal land).

Requires that: (1) title to the non-federal land conform with the title approval standards of the Attorney General applicable to federal land acquisitions and be otherwise acceptable to the Secretary; and (2) the costs of implementing the exchange be shared equally by the Secretary and the University.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the correction of minor errors in the map; (2) revocation and withdrawal of federal land; and (3) administration of land acquired by the United States.

Instructs the Secretary, in exercising any discretion necessary to carry out this Act, to ensure that the public interest is well served.

Passed Senate amendedDec 7, 200635

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 31, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Pine Springs Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Lubbock Christian University by quitclaim deed all right of the United States to specified federal land in the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico in exchange for the conveyance of certain University land (the non-federal land).

Requires that: (1) title to the non-federal land conform with the title approval standards of the Attorney General applicable to federal land acquisitions and be otherwise acceptable to the Secretary; and (2) the costs of implementing the exchange be shared equally by the Secretary and the University.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the correction of minor errors in the map; (2) revocation and withdrawal of federal land; and (3) administration of land acquired by the United States.

Instructs the Secretary, in exercising any discretion necessary to carry out this Act, to ensure that the public interest is well served.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 31, 200601

Pine Springs Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Lubbock Christian University by quitclaim deed all right of the United States to specified federal land in the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico in exchange for the conveyance of certain University land (the non-federal land).

Requires that: (1) title to the non-federal land conform with the title approval standards of the Attorney General applicable to federal land acquisitions and be otherwise acceptable to the Secretary; and (2) the costs of implementing the exchange be shared equally by the Secretary and the University.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the correction of minor errors in the map; (2) revocation and withdrawal of federal land; and (3) administration of land acquired by the United States.

Instructs the Secretary, in exercising any discretion necessary to carry out this Act, to ensure that the public interest is well served.

Passed House without amendmentApr 12, 200581

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

Pine Springs Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Lubbock Christian University by quitclaim deed all right of the United States to specified Federal lands in the Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, in exchange for the conveyance of certain non-Federal land owned by the University.

Requires the Secretary to complete, to the extent practicable, the land exchange not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

Requires that: (1) title to the non-Federal land conform with the title approval standards of the Attorney General applicable to Federal land acquisitions and be otherwise acceptable to the Secretary; and (2) the costs of implementing the exchange be shared equally by the Secretary and the University.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the correction of minor errors in the map and legal descriptions; (2) equalization of values; (3) revocation and withdrawal of Federal land; and (4) administration of land acquired by the United States.

Introduced in HouseFeb 1, 200500

Pine Springs Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Lubbock Christian University by quitclaim deed all right of the United States to specified Federal lands in the Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, in exchange for the conveyance of certain non-Federal land owned by the University.

Requires the Secretary to complete, to the extent practicable, the land exchange not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

Requires that: (1) title to the non-Federal land conform with the title approval standards of the Attorney General applicable to Federal land acquisitions and be otherwise acceptable to the Secretary; and (2) the costs of implementing the exchange be shared equally by the Secretary and the University.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the correction of minor errors in the map and legal descriptions; (2) equalization of values; (3) revocation and withdrawal of Federal land; and (4) administration of land acquired by the United States.