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Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act

4/7/2025, 3:24 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1285

Bill 110 hr 1285, also known as the Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act, is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the conveyance of certain federal land located in the Snoqualmie Pass area of Washington state to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The land in question is currently managed by the US Forest Service and is used for transportation purposes, including the maintenance of Interstate 90. The conveyance of this land to the Washington State Department of Transportation would allow for more efficient management and maintenance of the area, as well as provide for potential future transportation infrastructure improvements.

The bill includes provisions to ensure that the conveyance is done in a manner that protects the environment and natural resources of the area. It also requires the Washington State Department of Transportation to pay fair market value for the land being conveyed. Overall, the Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act aims to streamline the management of federal land in the Snoqualmie Pass area and improve transportation infrastructure in the region. It has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.

Current Status of Bill HR 1285

Bill HR 1285 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2007. Bill HR 1285 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2007.  Bill HR 1285's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 811. as of June 16, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1285

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 1285

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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