S. 2116 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Supreme Court Grounds Transfer Act of 2005
S. 2116 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Dec 15, 2005, sponsored by Trent Lott.
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 109-214
What it does
Supreme Court Grounds Transfer Act of 2005 - Transfers jurisdiction over a certain parcel of federal land in the District of Columbia from the Architect of the Capitol to the Supreme Court, without consideration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 15, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2005
- Passed the HouseMar 28, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentMar 30, 2006
- Became lawApr 11, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-214. (Apr 11, 2006)
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- H.R. 38: Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
- H.R. 481: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Trust Act of 2005
- H.R. 541: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the…
- S. 252: Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act
- S. 276: Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2005
- S. 55: Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2005
- S. 156: Ojito Wilderness Act
- S. 161: Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005
- H.R. 126: To amend Public Law 89-366 to allow for an adjustment in the number of free roaming horses…
- H.R. 539: Caribbean National Forest Act of 2005
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
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