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To require congressional approval before the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of Federal property with historical significance, and for other purposes.

119-hr2046 — To require congressional approval before the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of Federal property with historical significance, and for other purposes.. Sponsored by Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]. Introduced 2025-03-11. House bill. 119th Congress.

119-hr2046 119th Congress House Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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To require congressional approval before the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of Federal property with historical significance, and for other purposes.

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Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]
Sponsor
Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D), AL
Cosponsors
Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Al Green (D-TX) and 5 more
Introduced
2025-03-11
Committees
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Natural Resources Committee
Subjects
Congressional oversight; Government buildings, facilities, and property; Historic sites and heritage areas

Bill Activity

House
Introduced in House
2025-03-11
Committee
2025-03-11
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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