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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 2, 1995
White Sands Fair Compensation Act of 1995 - Establishes in the Department of Defense (DOD) the White Sands Fair Compensation Commission. Provides for claims to the Commission for full compensation for the taking by DOD for use as the White Sands Missile Range of property of individuals who were engaged in ranching activities at the time of the taking or who possessed a mining claim in such property and who claim that the amount paid for such taking was not full compensation. Requires claims to be filed within 14 months after the enactment of this Act. Provides for: (1) Commission evaluation of claims; (2) rules for the valuation of real property involved; (3) priority in claim evaluation for individuals owning the property continuously from 1941 until the taking of the property in 1975; (4) appellate and notification procedures; and (5) payment by the Secretary of Defense of appropriate amounts to such individuals. Terminates the Commission 14 months after the completion of all evaluations. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) Commission activities; and (2) the payment of claims.
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Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R–NM
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2055-2056)
Introduced in Senate
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