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H.R. 486Became Law

Holloman Air Force Base Land Exchange Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 11, 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.)

Holloman Air Force Base Land Exchange Act - Provides for the exchange of specified federal and non-federal lands in the vicinity of Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, upon acquisition of the non-federal land, to: (1) assume jurisdiction over such land; and (2) amend the withdrawal for Holloman Air Force Base to include such land.

Includes in such land exchange the conveyance of all surface, subsurface, mineral, and water rights.

Requires the Secretary to carry out the land exchange in accordance with the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976. Authorizes a cash equalization payment in excess of 25% of the appraised value of the federal land.

Prohibits such exchange of federal and non-federal land from requiring an amendment to the White Sands Resource Management Plan.

Provides for the disposition and use of any cash equalization payments received under this Act.

What just happenedJan 11, 2007

Became Public Law No: 109-470.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2](R-NM)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 11, 2007PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 109-470.

  2. Jan 11, 2007BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 109-470.

  3. Jan 11, 2007PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 11, 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 H9251-9252)

  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 H9251-9252)

  10. Dec 9, 2006ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Pombo asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 H9251-9252)

  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. 556.

  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. 109-313.

    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. 109-313.

    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. May 11, 2005Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-104.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Mar 15, 2005IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Mar 14, 2005FloorH38310

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

  21. Mar 14, 2005FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1386)

  22. Mar 14, 2005Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1386)

  23. Mar 14, 2005FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 486.

  24. Mar 14, 2005FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1386-1387)

  25. Mar 14, 2005FloorH30300

    Mr. Jones (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  26. Feb 23, 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 11, 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.)

Holloman Air Force Base Land Exchange Act - Provides for the exchange of specified federal and non-federal lands in the vicinity of Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, upon acquisition of the non-federal land, to: (1) assume jurisdiction over such land; and (2) amend the withdrawal for Holloman Air Force Base to include such land.

Includes in such land exchange the conveyance of all surface, subsurface, mineral, and water rights.

Requires the Secretary to carry out the land exchange in accordance with the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976. Authorizes a cash equalization payment in excess of 25% of the appraised value of the federal land.

Prohibits such exchange of federal and non-federal land from requiring an amendment to the White Sands Resource Management Plan.

Provides for the disposition and use of any cash equalization payments received under this Act.

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.)

Holloman Air Force Base Land Exchange Act - Provides for the exchange of specified federal and non-federal lands in the vicinity of Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, upon acquisition of the non-federal land, to: (1) assume jurisdiction over such land; and (2) amend the withdrawal for Holloman Air Force Base to include such land.

Includes in such land exchange the conveyance of all surface, subsurface, mineral, and water rights.

Requires the Secretary to carry out the land exchange in accordance with the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976. Authorizes a cash equalization payment in excess of 25% of the appraised value of the federal land.

Prohibits such exchange of federal and non-federal land from requiring an amendment to the White Sands Resource Management Plan.

Provides for the disposition and use of any cash equalization payments received under this Act.

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

Holloman Air Force Base Land Exchange Act - Provides for the exchange of specified federal and non-federal lands in the vicinity of Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, upon acquisition of the non-federal land, to: (1) assume jurisdiction over such land; and (2) amend the withdrawal for Holloman Air Force Base to include such land.

Includes in such land exchange the conveyance of all surface, subsurface, mineral, and water rights.

Requires the Secretary to carry out the land exchange in accordance with the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976. Authorizes a cash equalization payment in excess of 25% of the appraised value of the federal land.

Prohibits such exchange of federal and non-federal land from requiring an amendment to the White Sands Resource Management Plan.

Provides for the disposition and use of any cash equalization payments received under this Act.

Passed House without amendmentMar 14, 200581

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

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Randal, Jeffrey, and Timothy Rabon (the Rabons) of Otero County, New Mexico, all right, title, and interest of the United States in a specified parcel of public land administered by the Secretary through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) depicted on the map entitled "Alamogordo Rabon Land Exchange" dated September 24, 2004.

Directs the Rabons, in exchange for such conveyance, to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest in a specified parcel of land that is contiguous to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, and is located within the required safety zone surrounding munitions storage bunkers.

Includes in such land exchanges the conveyance of all surface, subsurface, mineral, and water rights.

Requires the Secretary to carry out the land exchanges in accordance with the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 and to bear the costs of appraisals performed as part of the land exchanges. Authorizes a cash equalization payment in excess of 25 percent of the appraised value of the public lands to be conveyed to the Rabons.

Introduced in HouseFeb 1, 200500

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Randal, Jeffrey, and Timothy Rabon (the Rabons) of Otero County, New Mexico, all right, title, and interest of the United States in a specified parcel of public land administered by the Secretary through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) depicted on the map entitled "Alamogordo Rabon Land Exchange" dated September 24, 2004.

Directs the Rabons, in exchange for such conveyance, to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest in a specified parcel of land that is contiguous to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, and is located within the required safety zone surrounding munitions storage bunkers.

Includes in such land exchanges the conveyance of all surface, subsurface, mineral, and water rights.

Requires the Secretary to carry out the land exchanges in accordance with the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 and to bear the costs of appraisals performed as part of the land exchanges. Authorizes a cash equalization payment in excess of 25 percent of the appraised value of the public lands to be conveyed to the Rabons.