To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Miami-Dade County certain federally owned land in Florida, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 3175

Bill 111 HR 3175, also known as the "Miami-Dade County Land Conveyance Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer ownership of certain federally owned land in Florida to Miami-Dade County. The bill specifies that the land in question is located within the boundaries of the Big Cypress National Preserve.

The purpose of this land conveyance is to facilitate economic development and infrastructure improvements in Miami-Dade County. The bill outlines that the transferred land must be used for public purposes, such as the construction of roads, schools, parks, or other community facilities.

In addition to the land conveyance, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and wildlife in the transferred land. It requires Miami-Dade County to comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations in the development and use of the land. Overall, the Miami-Dade County Land Conveyance Act seeks to promote responsible development and growth in the region while also ensuring the preservation of natural resources and wildlife. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its potential benefits to the local community.

Current Status of Bill HR 3175

Bill HR 3175 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2009. Bill HR 3175 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2009.  Bill HR 3175's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of September 16, 2009

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3175

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3175

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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