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H.R.5241 / 103rd Congress

To amend section 9147 of Public Law 102-396.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 7, 1994

Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1993, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to transfer to North Bonneville, Washington, all rights and interest to certain municipal facilities, utilities, fixtures, equipment, and any remaining lands designated as open spaces or municipal lots not previously conveyed to the city, along with a school lot and related parcels and easements. Declares that such conveyances are intended to resolve all outstanding issues between the United States and the city. Requires the city to execute a release of all claims against the United States upon such transfer. Requires the Attorney General to dismiss any pending litigation in such regard upon execution of such release.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3] · D–WA

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
  • Armed Services Committee
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    1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

    2. Executive Comment Requested from Army.

    3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.

    4. Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    5. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    6. Introduced in House

    7. Introduced in House

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