H.R. 541 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to Eureka County, Nevada, for continued use as cemeteries.
H.R. 541 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 2, 2005, sponsored by Jim Gibbons. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- Feb 2, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-46
What it does
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to Eureka County, Nevada, for continued cemetery use. Permits the lands to be used for purposes other than as cemeteries upon a determination by the relevant Secretary that such use is in the interests of the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2005
- Passed the HouseApr 12, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 26, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJul 27, 2005
- Became lawAug 2, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-46. (Aug 2, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 12, 2005 · Passed423–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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