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Boy Scouts of America Land Transfer Act of 2008

4/7/2025, 2:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 900

Bill 110 s 900, also known as the Boy Scouts of America Land Transfer Act of 2008, is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain land in the state of Utah to the Boy Scouts of America.

The bill specifies that the land to be transferred is located in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and is approximately 1,600 acres in size. The transfer of this land is intended to facilitate the construction of a new camp for the Boy Scouts of America, which will provide opportunities for outdoor education and recreation for youth in the area.

In order for the transfer to take place, the bill requires that the Boy Scouts of America pay fair market value for the land and that they comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the use and management of the property. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that the land will continue to be used for public purposes and that the Boy Scouts of America will maintain public access to the land for recreational purposes. Overall, the Boy Scouts of America Land Transfer Act of 2008 aims to facilitate the transfer of land from the federal government to the Boy Scouts of America in order to support the organization's mission of providing outdoor education and recreation opportunities for youth.

Current Status of Bill S 900

Bill S 900 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2007. Bill S 900 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on March 15, 2007.  Bill S 900's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 788. as of June 16, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 900

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 S 900

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 900

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