S. 212 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2005
S. 212 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 31, 2005, sponsored by Pete Domenici with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-132
What it does
Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2005 - Amends the Valles Caldera Preservation Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate a price for buying the remaining mineral interests of the Valles Caldera Preserve in New Mexico. Directs that any difference between the sum estimated to be just compensation by the Secretary and the amount awarded be paid from the permanent judgment appropriation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Domenici (R-NM). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 26, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2005
- Became lawDec 20, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-132. (Dec 20, 2005)
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- H.R. 539: Caribbean National Forest Act of 2005
Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
More
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