A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.

7/31/2024, 10:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 118 s 4850, also known as the "Mesa County Land Conveyance Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to transfer ownership of certain Federal land in Colorado to Mesa County. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 30 acres of land to Mesa County for the purpose of economic development and public use.

The land in question is located near the Grand Junction Regional Airport and is currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Mesa County officials have expressed interest in acquiring this land in order to promote economic growth and create new opportunities for the local community.

In addition to the land conveyance, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and the preservation of cultural sites on the transferred land. It also requires Mesa County to use the land for public purposes and prohibits the county from selling or transferring the land to private entities. Overall, the Mesa County Land Conveyance Act seeks to facilitate responsible development and enhance the quality of life for residents of Mesa County, while also ensuring the protection of important natural and cultural resources.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4850

Introduced on
2024-07-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 118 s 4850, also known as the "Mesa County Land Conveyance Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to transfer ownership of certain Federal land in Colorado to Mesa County. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 30 acres of land to Mesa County for the purpose of economic development and public use.

The land in question is located near the Grand Junction Regional Airport and is currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Mesa County officials have expressed interest in acquiring this land in order to promote economic growth and create new opportunities for the local community.

In addition to the land conveyance, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and the preservation of cultural sites on the transferred land. It also requires Mesa County to use the land for public purposes and prohibits the county from selling or transferring the land to private entities. Overall, the Mesa County Land Conveyance Act seeks to facilitate responsible development and enhance the quality of life for residents of Mesa County, while also ensuring the protection of important natural and cultural resources.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action7/30/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.