Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act
3/9/2023, 5:47 PMSummary of Bill HR 478
Bill 117 hr 478, also known as the Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to transfer a parcel of land known as the Blackwater Trading Post from the federal government to the state of Nevada.The Blackwater Trading Post is located in Mineral County, Nevada, and is currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The bill proposes that the land be transferred to the state of Nevada for the purpose of economic development and job creation.
Supporters of the bill argue that transferring the land to the state will allow for more efficient management and development of the area, potentially leading to increased economic opportunities for the local community. They also believe that the state is better equipped to handle the management of the land than the federal government. Opponents of the bill, however, have raised concerns about the potential environmental impact of transferring the land to the state. They argue that the federal government has stricter regulations in place to protect the environment and that transferring the land could lead to increased development and harm to the ecosystem. Overall, the Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and stakeholders. It remains to be seen whether the bill will ultimately be passed by Congress and signed into law.
Current Status of Bill HR 478
Bill HR 478 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2021. Bill HR 478 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2021. Bill HR 478's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-267. as of December 27, 2022Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 478
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 478
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansComments
Most relevant
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 478
Latest Bills
Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025
Bill S 717March 20, 2025
Taiwan Travel and Tourism Coordination Act
Bill S 733March 20, 2025
GENIUS Act of 2025
Bill S 919March 20, 2025
Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025
Bill HR 1865March 20, 2025
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
Bill S 736March 20, 2025
Dangerous Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act
Bill S 738March 20, 2025
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025
Bill S 739March 20, 2025
American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
Bill S 706March 20, 2025
PLASMA Act
Bill S 694March 20, 2025
Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Bill S 734March 20, 2025
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 380March 8, 2023