HR 765 · 103th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

To resolve the status of certain land relinquished to the United States under the Act of June 4, 1897 (30 Stat. 11, 36), and for other purposes.

Introduced 1993-02-03· Sponsored by Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 103-48.(1993-07-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Quitclaims the interest of the United States in and to specified base lands. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to each prepare an initial list of all parcels of base lands that were relinquished to the United States pursuant to the Act of June 4, 1897, and for which selection or other rights under that Act or supplemental legislation were not realized or exercised, subject to specified requirements. Requires the Secretary concerned, during preparation or revision of an initial list, to identify those listed lands which are located wholly or partially within any conservation system unit and all other listed lands which the Congress has designated for specific management or which the Secretary concerned decides should be retained to meet public, resource protection, or administrative needs. Provides for the publication of final lists and the issuance of deeds confirming the quitclaim made pursuant to this Act. Authorizes a party claiming right, title, or interest in or to land vested in the United States by this Act to file in the U.S. Claims Court a claim against the United States seeking compensation based on such vesting, subject to specified r…

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Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans