H.R. 1177 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act
H.R. 1177 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2017, sponsored by Bruce Poliquin. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 115-156
What it does
Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, if requested in writing by the city of Old Town, Maine, to release, convey, and quitclaim to the city, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and interest of the United States in and to lands that: (1) were conveyed by the federal government to the city under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act by the…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 17, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 8, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentMar 15, 2018
- Became lawMar 26, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-156. (Mar 26, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 17, 2017 · Passed418–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth ActHouse · May 17, 2017
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Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
- Agriculture Committee
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