H.R. 2947 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To provide for the release of the reversionary interest held by the United States in certain land conveyed by the United States in 1950 for the establishment of an airport in Cook County, Minnesota.
H.R. 2947 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Sep 15, 2011, sponsored by Chip Cravaack.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 15, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 112-129
What it does
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to release, without consideration, specified conditions (including the reversionary interest retained by the United States) on the use of certain land conveyed to the state of Minnesota for the establishment of an airport in Cook County, Minnesota.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 15, 2011
- Passed the HouseApr 24, 2012
- Passed the SenateMay 24, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentMay 31, 2012
- Became lawJun 8, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-129. (Jun 8, 2012)
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Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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