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Version 49 · Public Law · Aug 10, 2012
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Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey, by quitclaim deed and for no consideration, the Wallowa Forest Service Compound to the city of Wallowa, Oregon, upon the request of the city that is submitted to the Secretary within one year of enactment of this Act.
Requires the city of Wallowa to: (1) use the Compound as a historical and cultural interpretation and education center, (2) ensure that the Compound is managed by a nonprofit entity, (3) agree to manage the Compound with due consideration and protection for its historic values, and (4) pay the administrative costs associated with such conveyance.
Requires the Compound to revert to the Secretary if any of the conditions set forth in this Act are violated.
People & committees
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D–OR
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 112-165.
Became Public Law No: 112-165.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2012 H5438)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/31/2012 H5438)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5618)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 271.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5438-5439)
Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 299.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-432.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-432.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7089; text as passed Senate: CR S7089)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7089; text as passed Senate: CR S7089)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/02/2011 with amendments. With written report No. 112-50.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/02/2011 with amendments. With written report No. 112-50.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-39.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S546)
Introduced in Senate
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