A bill transferring certain Federal property to the City of Hoboken, New Jersey.
Public Law 97-268 · H.R. 3620 · 97th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Sep 27, 1982 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Frank Guarini (D-NJ-14)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to transfer certain Federal property known as the Hoboken Pier Terminals, at the fair market value determined under the guidelines set forth in this Act, to the city of Hoboken, New Jersey. Excludes property in the area occupied by Federal agencies from such transfer.
Requires GSA to recognize that the fair market value of the property is determined by the market in which it shall be sold, with the city of Hoboken being the only potential purchaser. Directs GSA to expedite the sale and transfer of the property. Directs GSA to give consideration to: (1) the right of the Federal Government to compensation; (2) the city's ability to pay; (3) whatever funds and costs the Federal Government has invested in the property; and (4) the fact that the city has been deprived of tax revenues from the property but has been required to provide it with municipal services.
Repeals certain Acts which provide restrictions on the Federal Government and the city pursuant to any such sale.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Merchant Marine Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.
- Sep 27, 1982Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 97-268.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Sep 16, 1982PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Sep 14, 1982Resolving differencesResolving differences · House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- Aug 19, 1982FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
- Aug 11, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Jun 17, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Mar 22, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Mar 18, 1982FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 336 - 43 (Record Vote No: 24).House roll call 24
- Mar 16, 1982FloorFloor · Considered by House Unfinished Business Vote Postponed Until March 18, 1982.
- Jan 29, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Dec 7, 1981CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Nov 18, 1981CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Sep 15, 1981CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- May 27, 1981CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- May 19, 1981CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries 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.