H.R. 2240 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Lowell National Historical Park Land Exchange Act of 2012
H.R. 2240 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jun 16, 2011, sponsored by Niki Tsongas.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 16, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 112-182
What it does
Lowell National Historical Park Land Exchange Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to exchange any land or interest within the boundaries of Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts for any land or interest owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the city of Lowell, or the University of Massachusetts Building Authority.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 16, 2011
- Passed the HouseApr 26, 2012
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2012
- Became lawOct 5, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-182. (Oct 5, 2012)
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