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Introduced
03/23/2017
03/23/2017
In Committee
03/23/2017
03/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, if requested in writing by the city of Old Town, Maine, to release, convey, and quitclaim to the city, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to lands that: (1) were conveyed by the federal government to the city under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act by the deed dated June 5, 1941, and (2) are proposed for conveyance by the city for the purpose of economic development.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to release, convey, and quitclaim (transfer ownership of) certain lands in Old Town, Maine, to the city, without monetary consideration. The lands were originally conveyed to the city under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act in 1941 and are now proposed for conveyance by the city for the purpose of economic development. The bill removes the restriction that the lands be used for a municipal airport, allowing the city to use them for other economic development purposes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 03/23/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/715/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s715/BILLS-115s715is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s715/BILLS-115s715is.pdf.pdf |
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