H.R. 5459 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Rocky Mountain National Park Ownership Correction Act
H.R. 5459 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Dec 17, 2019, sponsored by Joe Neguse with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 17, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 116-302
What it does
Rocky Mountain National Park Ownership Correction Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey specified federal land to the owner of specified nonfederal land if the owner of the nonfederal land offers to exchange the land. The values of the federal and nonfederal land to be exchanged shall be considered to be of equal value.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Neguse (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 17, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-302. (Jan 5, 2021)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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