To provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska.

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Congressional Summary of HR 443

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 20, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convey specified property, including all land and appurtenances, in Kotzebue, Alaska, to the Maniilaq Association for use in connection with health and social services programs.

Requires such conveyance to be made by a warranty deed without consideration and without imposing any obligation, term, or condition, on the Maniilaq Association, or U.S. reversionary interest, other than that as required by this Act or under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

Supersedes and renders of no future effect the Secretary's conveyance of title on any quitclaim deed for such properties that was executed by the Secretary and the Maniilaq Association.

Shields the Maniilaq Association from liability for soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of environmental contamination, including oil or petroleum products, or hazardous substances on any of the property on or before the date on which all of the properties were conveyed by quitclaim deed.

Accords to the Secretary any easement or access to the conveyed property as may be necessary to satisfy any retained obligations and liability.

Requires the Secretary to be in compliance with requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) respecting certain deeds for the transfer of U.S. owned real property on which any hazardous substance was stored for one year or more, disposed of, or known to have been released.

Current Status of Bill HR 443

Bill HR 443 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2011. Bill HR 443 was introduced during Congress 112 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2011.  Bill HR 443's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 112-263. as of January 14, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 443

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 443

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

AlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth facilities and institutionsLand transfersSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 443

To provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska.To provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska.
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