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HR 895 98th Congress House

A bill to provide that surplus public lands suitable for conservation, recreation or historic purposes should be made available to States and local units of government at no cost or minimal cost.

Introduced: June 30, 1983 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Land transfersLand usePublic Contracts, Procurement, and PropertyPublic Lands and Real PropertySurplus government property
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This bill died when the 98th Congress ended
It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 22, 1983
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.
Feb 2, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.
Jan 25, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Jan 25, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 22, 1983

Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the transfer of surplus Federal public lands to States and local governments. Requires that such a transfer take place: (1) without cost; or (2) at a cost which just covers the expenses of the transfer.

Limits this Act to surplus lands suitable for conservation, recreation, or historic purposes.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jun 30, 1983
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 895: A bill to provide that surplus public lands suitable for conservation, recreation or historic purposes should be made available to States and local units of government at no cost or minimal cost.. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-895/
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"H.R. 895: A bill to provide that surplus public lands suitable for conservation, recreation or historic purposes should be made available to States and local units of government at no cost or minimal cost.." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-895/.
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H.R. 895, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-895/.
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