HR 5350 110th Congress

To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell or exchange certain National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration property located in Norfolk, Virginia, and for other purposes.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 110-393.

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Sponsors

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]

D — VA

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to sell or exchange to the city of Norfolk, Virginia, certain real property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including land and improvements, located in Norfolk, if the Secretary: (1) determines that such conveyance is in the best interests of NOAA and the federal government; and (2) has provided prior notification to the appropriate congressional committees. Requires the proceeds of any conveyance under this Act to be made available for: (1) activities related to the operations of, or capital improvements to, NOAA property; or (2) relocation and other costs associated with the sale or exchange. Authorizes the Secretary, through the Under Secretary and the Administrator of NOAA, to enter into a land lease with Mobile County, Alabama, for a period of not less than 40 years, on such terms and conditions as NOAA deems appropriate, for the construction of a Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center facility, provided that the lease is at no cost to the Government. Allows NOAA to enter into agreements with state, local, or county governments for the joint use, operations, and occupancy of such facility.
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to sell or exchange to the city of Norfolk, Virginia, certain real property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including land and improvements, located in Norfolk, if the Secretary: (1) determines that such conveyance is in the best interests of NOAA and the federal government; and (2) has provided prior notification to the appropriate congressional committees. Requires the proceeds of any conveyance under this Act to be made available for: (1) activities related to the operations of, or capital improvements to, NOAA property; or (2) relocation and other costs associated with the sale or exchange.

Actions

2008-10-13T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 110-393.

2008-10-13T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 110-393.

2008-10-13T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2008-10-13T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2008-10-03T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2008-10-03T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2008-09-29T00:00:00

Cleared for White House.

2008-09-29T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2008-09-29T00:00:00

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H10615)

2008-09-29T00:00:00

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H10615)

2008-09-29T00:00:00

Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10615)

2008-09-27T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2008-09-26T00:00:00

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2008-09-26T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2008-09-26T00:00:00

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9851)

2008-09-22T00:00:00

Received in the Senate.

2008-09-17T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2008-09-17T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/15/2008 H8055)

2008-09-17T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/15/2008 H8055)

2008-09-17T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)

2008-09-15T00:00:00

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (UT) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

2008-09-15T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5350.

2008-09-15T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8054-8058)

2008-09-15T00:00:00

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2008-09-12T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 542.

2008-09-12T00:00:00

Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

2008-09-12T00:00:00

Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

2008-08-01T00:00:00

House Committee on Oversight and Government Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 12, 2008.

2008-08-01T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-822, Part I.

2008-08-01T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-822, Part I.

2008-07-16T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

2008-07-16T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2008-06-04T00:00:00

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

2008-06-04T00:00:00

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2008-04-24T00:00:00

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

2008-02-14T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

2008-02-12T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2008-02-12T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2008-02-12T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2008-02-12T00:00:00

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E167)

2008-02-12T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2008-02-12T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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