US SB2015 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Engrossed on December 31 2012 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-12-31 - Held at the desk.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Powell Recreation District in Wyoming, without consideration, the land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the Wind River District and identified as the Powell Gun Club for use as: (1) a shooting range, or (2) for any other public purpose consistent with the uses allowed under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. Instructs the Secretary to require the District to pay all survey and other administrative costs necessary for the preparation and completion of any patents for, and transfers of title to, such land. Requires the conveyed land to revert, at the discretion of the Secretary, to the United States if such land ceases being used for a public purpose. Requires the District to agree in writing to: (1) pay administrative costs associated with such conveyance, including the costs of environmental, wildlife, cultural, or historical resources studies; and (2) release and indemnify the United States from claims or liabilities that may arise from the uses carried out on such land on or before this Act's enactment.

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Title

Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-12-31HouseHeld at the desk.
2012-12-31HouseMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2012-12-31HouseReceived in the House.
2012-12-30SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
2012-12-30SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8552-8556)
2012-03-22SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-642.
2011-12-16SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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