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Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act

Public Law 112-165 · S. 271 · 112th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Aug 10, 2012 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)

Cosponsors (1): Sen. Jeff Merkley

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  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey, by quitclaim deed and for no consideration, the Wallowa Forest Service Compound to the city of Wallowa, Oregon, upon the request of the city that is submitted to the Secretary within one year of enactment of this Act.

Requires the city of Wallowa to: (1) use the Compound as a historical and cultural interpretation and education center, (2) ensure that the Compound is managed by a nonprofit entity, (3) agree to manage the Compound with due consideration and protection for its historic values, and (4) pay the administrative costs associated with such conveyance.

Requires the Compound to revert to the Secretary if any of the conditions set forth in this Act are violated.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 30 actions.

  1. Aug 10, 2012Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 112-165.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Aug 3, 2012FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Aug 1, 2012FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
  7. Jul 31, 2012FloorFloor · At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
  8. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 271.
  9. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  10. FloorFloor · Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  11. Apr 16, 2012CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 299.
  12. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-432.
  13. Feb 29, 2012CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
  16. Feb 3, 2012CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  18. Nov 4, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
  19. Nov 3, 2011FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  20. FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  21. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  22. Nov 2, 2011FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
  23. Aug 30, 2011CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.
  24. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/02/2011 with amendments. With written report No. 112-50.
  25. Jul 14, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
  26. May 18, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-39.
  27. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  28. Feb 3, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  29. CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S546)
  30. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.