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Lincoln County, Montana, Lands Transfer Act of 1994

Public Law 103-398 · S. 528 · 103rd Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 22, 1994 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Sen. Conrad Burns (R-MT)

Cosponsors (1): Sen. Max Baucus

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Lincoln County, Montana, Lands Transfer Act of 1994 - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey: (1) specified lands located within the boundaries of the Kootenai National Forest, Montana, to Lincoln County, Montana; and (2) the timber and mineral rights to specified lands at the new Libby Airport to such County.

Requires such lands to revert to the United States if they cease to be used for public purposes unless the Secretary determines that the lands, or any portion thereof, have become contaminated with hazardous substances.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 16 actions.

  1. Oct 22, 1994Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-398.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 18, 1994PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 8, 1994FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  8. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Natural Resources Committee
  9. Sep 12, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  10. Aug 25, 1994FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  11. Aug 23, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Aug 3, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. May 5, 1994CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Mar 10, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Mar 9, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.