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H.R. 1275 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Utah Recreational Land Exchange Act of 2009

H.R. 1275 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 3, 2009, sponsored by Jim Matheson with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 3, 2009
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public law
Public Law 111-53

What it does

Utah Recreational Land Exchange Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specified federal land in Grand, San Juan, and Uintah Counties, Utah, to the state of Utah in exchange for specified non-federal land in such counties. Requires the conveyance to be in three phases.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jim Matheson (D-UT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 3, 2009
  • Passed the HouseJul 8, 2009
  • Passed the SenateAug 5, 2009
  • Sent to the PresidentAug 11, 2009
  • Became lawAug 19, 2009

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-53. (Aug 19, 2009)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · Jul 8, 2009 · Passed
    423–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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