To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue long-term leases on Federal lands under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management to companies that relocate production facilities from the People's Republic of China to the United States, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of HR 7202

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue long-term leases on Bureau of Land Management-administered lands deemed suitable for companies that relocate production facilities from China to the United States.

Interior may enter into such a lease only after the Department of Commerce has certified that the production facility to be located on the leased land will replace a production facility of the same size and type located in China.

Each lease shall be made for a 99-year term.

The rental fee for leases issued under this bill shall be set for $1 per acre per year.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7202

Bill HR 7202 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7202 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7202's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. as of June 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7202

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7202

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- Building construction

- China

- Industrial facilities

- Land use and conservation

- Licensing and registrations

- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7202

To require the Secretary of the Interior to issue long-term leases on Federal lands under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management to companies that relocate production facilities from the People's Republic of China to the United States, and for other purposes.