S. 363 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to convey property of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and for other purposes.
S. 363 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2011, sponsored by Roger F. Wicker with 1 co-sponsors.
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
- Feb 16, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 112-134
What it does
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to convey specified property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to the city of Pascagoula, Mississippi, provided that the United States receives consideration of at least the fair market value of the property or rights conveyed. Specifies acceptable forms of property, cash, and in-kind consideration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roger F. Wicker (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2011
- Passed the SenateNov 10, 2011
- Passed the HouseJun 6, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJun 7, 2012
- Became lawJun 15, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-134. (Jun 15, 2012)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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