H.R. 473 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
HALE Scouts Act
H.R. 473 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jan 26, 2011, sponsored by Dan Boren.
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
- Jan 26, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 112-103
What it does
Help to Access Land for the Education of Scouts or HALE Scouts Act - Requires the conveyance of specified National Forest System land in the Ouachita National Forest in Oklahoma to the Indian Nations Council, Inc., of the Boy Scouts of America.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2011
- Passed the HouseOct 3, 2011
- Passed the SenateMar 15, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentMar 22, 2012
- Became lawApr 2, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-103. (Apr 2, 2012)
More bills from Dan Boren in the 112th Congress
Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 489: To clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam…
- H.R. 765: Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011
- S. 535: Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act
- S. 683: Box Elder Utah Land Conveyance Act
- S. 278: Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act of 2011
- H.R. 588: To redesignate the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National…
- S. 1134: St. Croix River Crossing Project Authorization Act
- S. 1302: A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in…
- H.R. 4849: Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act
- H.R. 2947: To provide for the release of the reversionary interest held by the United States in certain land…
Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 473 (112th Congress): HALE Scouts Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/112-hr-473/hale-scouts-act (accessed 2026-10-14).