H.R. 2297 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To promote the development of the Southwest waterfront in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2297 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jun 22, 2011, sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton.
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 22, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 112-143
What it does
Amends the District of Columbia Official Code to revise certain specifications for the authorized transfer by the District Council, on behalf of the United States, to the District Redevelopment Land Agency of all federal right, title, and interest in the Southwest Waterfront Project Site. Authorizes such transfer by one or more quitclaim deeds.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 22, 2011
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2011
- Passed the SenateMar 29, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJun 29, 2012
- Became lawJul 9, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-143. (Jul 9, 2012)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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