An original bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
Land Transfer to Perry County, Arkansas
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress is considering a plan to give a small piece of federal land to Perry County, Arkansas. The property is about 0.8 acres and is currently managed by the Forest Service.
- The county would get the land for free, but they have to pay for the paperwork, including land surveys and environmental checks. They must officially ask for the land within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
- There is a catch: the land must be used for public services, like schools or youth programs. If the county tries to use it for something else, the federal government has the right to take the land back.
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Boozman. Without written report.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
An original bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
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