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Lake Fannin Conveyance Act

4/7/2025, 2:59 PM

Summary of Bill S 3245

Bill 115 s 3245, also known as the Lake Fannin Conveyance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the conveyance of certain land located in Fannin County, Texas, known as Lake Fannin, from the federal government to the county government.

The bill outlines the history of Lake Fannin, which was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s as a recreational area. However, the lake has since fallen into disrepair and is no longer used for its intended purpose. The bill states that transferring ownership of the land to Fannin County will allow for the restoration and revitalization of Lake Fannin, potentially creating economic opportunities for the local community.

The bill includes provisions for the conveyance of the land, as well as requirements for the county government to maintain public access to the lake and surrounding areas. It also specifies that the conveyance will be made at no cost to the county, and that any costs associated with the transfer of ownership will be covered by the federal government. Overall, the Lake Fannin Conveyance Act aims to facilitate the restoration and revitalization of Lake Fannin by transferring ownership of the land from the federal government to Fannin County. The bill emphasizes the importance of preserving public access to the lake and surrounding areas, while also potentially creating economic opportunities for the local community.

Current Status of Bill S 3245

Bill S 3245 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2018. Bill S 3245 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2018.  Bill S 3245's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662. as of November 26, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3245

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 3245

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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