Bill 117 HR 9530, also known as the Fort Omaha Land Exchange Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to authorize the Secretary of the Army to exchange certain land at Fort Omaha in Nebraska with the Metropolitan Community College District of Omaha.
The proposed land exchange would involve the transfer of approximately 40 acres of land from Fort Omaha to the Metropolitan Community College District. In exchange, the college district would transfer an equal value of land to the Army. The purpose of this exchange is to facilitate the expansion of the college campus and provide additional educational opportunities for students in the Omaha area.
The bill includes provisions to ensure that the land exchange is conducted in a fair and transparent manner, with appropriate appraisals and evaluations of the properties involved. It also specifies that any costs associated with the exchange would be borne by the parties involved, rather than the federal government.
Overall, the Fort Omaha Land Exchange Act of 2022 seeks to promote the development of educational facilities in the Omaha area while also ensuring that the interests of the Army and the Metropolitan Community College District are protected. The bill is currently under review by Congress and may be subject to amendments or modifications before it is passed into law.