To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of land to Chatham County, Georgia.
Public Law 107-320 · H.R. 2595 · 107th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Dec 4, 2002 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA-1)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Directs the Secretary of the Army to convey to the Commissioners of Chatham County, Georgia, a specified parcel of land located on Hutchinson Island, adjacent to the Savannah Harbor Tide Gate structure, for recreational purposes or for exchange for another parcel of equal appraised value that shall be managed for recreational purposes.
Waives provisions requiring that such property be screened for further Federal use before conveyance.
Provides that the County shall: (1) be responsible for conveyance costs, including real estate transaction and environmental compliance costs; (2) hold the United States harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out on such property after conveyance; and (3) provide to the Secretary all required rights of entry or easements necessary for utilities and for access to the Savannah Harbor Tide Gate structure and the adjacent dock.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · House · referred toSubcommittee: Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.
- Dec 4, 2002Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 107-320.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Nov 22, 2002PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Nov 18, 2002FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 26, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Feb 4, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Armed Services Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Dec 12, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Armed Services Committee
- Dec 11, 2001FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jul 24, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Jul 23, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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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.