H.R. 1121 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Blue Ridge Parkway and Town of Blowing Rock Land Exchange Act of 2009
H.R. 1121 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Feb 23, 2009, sponsored by Virginia Foxx with 13 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 23, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 111-167
What it does
Blue Ridge Parkway and Town of Blowing Rock Land Exchange Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to exchange approximately 20 acres of land within the boundary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, identified as Blowing Rock Reservoir, for approximately 192 acres of land owned by the town of Blowing Rock in North Carolina.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Virginia Foxx (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 23, 2009
- Passed the HouseJul 27, 2009
- Passed the SenateMay 7, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentMay 13, 2010
- Became lawMay 24, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-167. (May 24, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 27, 2009 · Passed377–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Blue Ridge Parkway and Town of Blowing Rock Land Exchange Act of 2009House · Jul 27, 2009
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- H.R. 146: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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