H.R. 4559 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To provide for the conveyance of certain National Forest System land to the towns of Laona and Wabeno, Wisconsin, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4559 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Dec 15, 2005, sponsored by Mark Green.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-387
What it does
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey two specified parcels of National Forest System (NFS) land in Forest County, Wisconsin, to the towns of Laona and Wabeno, at their request, for use as industrial park sites in exchange for the appraised fair market value of the parcels. Requires, if necessary, the exact acreage and legal description of such lands to be determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 15, 2005
- Passed the HouseSep 26, 2006
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 4, 2006
- Became lawDec 12, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-387. (Dec 12, 2006)
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