Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act of 2012
Public Law 112-146 · S. 2061 · 112th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Jul 18, 2012 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
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.
Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to exchange specified parcels of land owned by the United States located on the former U.S. Naval Base Complex in North Charleston, South Carolina, (federal land) for specified parcels owned by the South Carolina State Ports Authority (non-federal land).
Requires that, upon acceptance of title to the non-federal land by the Secretary: (1) the non-federal land be added to and administered as part of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and (2) the boundaries of the Center be adjusted to exclude the exchanged federal land.
Committees
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Related bills
2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 5739Related bill
Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act of 2012
S. 869Related bill
Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act of 2011
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 17 actions.
- Jul 18, 2012Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 112-146.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 12, 2012FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Jul 9, 2012FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2061.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jun 6, 2012FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jun 5, 2012FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- May 24, 2012CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with amendments. With written report No. 112-171.
- Apr 25, 2012CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
- Feb 1, 2012CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments
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Official record
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