A bill to permit the city of Cleveland, Ohio, to convey certain lands that the United States conveyed to the city.
Public Law 105-109 · S. 1347 · 105th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Nov 20, 1997 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Sen. John Glenn (D-OH)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Mike DeWine
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive any of the terms contained in the deed issued by the United States, dated January 10, 1967, for the conveyance of lands to the city of Cleveland, Ohio, for use for airport purposes, provided that such city conveys an interest in such lands only in exchange for an amount equal to the fair market value of the interest or an equivalent benefit.
Requires that any amount or equivalent benefit that is received by the city be used for: (1) the development, improvement, operation, or maintenance of a public airport; or (2) lands (including any improvements) that produce revenues that are used for airport development purposes.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Nov 20, 1997Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 105-109.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Nov 13, 1997PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Nov 9, 1997FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Nov 8, 1997FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Oct 30, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- 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.