S 2850 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to improve the management of the National Forests through amendment of certain public laws affecting public land exchange and withdrawals, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1980-06-19· Sponsored by Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1980-06-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to execute and deliver a quitclaim deed to land to the person entitled to such land when the United States, through mistake or inadvertence, has acquired title to such land through the exchange of public domain land or resources. Amends the Federal Power Act of 1920 to restore lands reserved from entry for water power sites to their previous status if no license or permit application for a project has been made within a specified time.…

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