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S. 2040Became Law

Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 16, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 18, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014 - (Sec. 4) Extinguishes all claims and all right, title, and interest in specified Indian and non-Indian land as part of the settlement of disputes within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the Shoshone-Bannock Indian Tribes in Idaho resulting from the realignment of the Blackfoot River by the Corps of Engineers in 1964.

(Sec. 5) Requires the non-Indian land to be held in trust by the United States for the Tribes.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the Indian land to the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for use or sale. Requires any proceeds from the sale of the land to be used to compensate: (1) each non-Indian landowner at fair market value for his or her loss of land resulting from this Act's implementation, and (2) the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for any expenses it incurs in carrying out this Act.

Authorizes the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 to dispose of the land or proceeds that remain in any manner it determines to be appropriate.

What just happenedDec 16, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-232.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed in SenateSep 18, 2014
  • Reported to SenateAug 5, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 2014
  • Public LawDec 17, 2014
  1. Dec 16, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-232.

  2. Dec 16, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-232.

  3. Dec 16, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 16, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 8, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 8, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 2, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 2, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 534). (text: CR 12/1/2014 H8187-8188)

  9. Dec 2, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 534).(text: CR 12/1/2014 H8187-8188)

  10. Dec 2, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8237-8238)

  11. Dec 1, 2014FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Dec 1, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2040.

  13. Dec 1, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8187-8188)

  14. Dec 1, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Sep 19, 2014FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Sep 19, 2014FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Sep 19, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Sep 18, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  19. Sep 18, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  20. Sep 18, 2014Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5872-5873)

  21. Aug 5, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 530.

  22. Aug 5, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. With written report No. 113-242.

  23. Aug 5, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. With written report No. 113-242.

  24. May 21, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  25. May 7, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-509.

  26. Feb 25, 2014IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  27. Feb 25, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 16, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 18, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014 - (Sec. 4) Extinguishes all claims and all right, title, and interest in specified Indian and non-Indian land as part of the settlement of disputes within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the Shoshone-Bannock Indian Tribes in Idaho resulting from the realignment of the Blackfoot River by the Corps of Engineers in 1964.

(Sec. 5) Requires the non-Indian land to be held in trust by the United States for the Tribes.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the Indian land to the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for use or sale. Requires any proceeds from the sale of the land to be used to compensate: (1) each non-Indian landowner at fair market value for his or her loss of land resulting from this Act's implementation, and (2) the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for any expenses it incurs in carrying out this Act.

Authorizes the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 to dispose of the land or proceeds that remain in any manner it determines to be appropriate.

Passed House without amendmentDec 2, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 18, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014 - (Sec. 4) Extinguishes all claims and all right, title, and interest in specified Indian and non-Indian land as part of the settlement of disputes within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the Shoshone-Bannock Indian Tribes in Idaho resulting from the realignment of the Blackfoot River by the Corps of Engineers in 1964.

(Sec. 5) Requires the non-Indian land to be held in trust by the United States for the Tribes.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the Indian land to the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for use or sale. Requires any proceeds from the sale of the land to be used to compensate: (1) each non-Indian landowner at fair market value for his or her loss of land resulting from this Act's implementation, and (2) the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for any expenses it incurs in carrying out this Act.

Authorizes the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 to dispose of the land or proceeds that remain in any manner it determines to be appropriate.

Passed Senate amendedSep 18, 201435

Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014 - (Sec. 4) Extinguishes all claims and all right, title, and interest in specified Indian and non-Indian land as part of the settlement of disputes within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the Shoshone-Bannock Indian Tribes in Idaho resulting from the realignment of the Blackfoot River by the Corps of Engineers in 1964.

(Sec. 5) Requires the non-Indian land to be held in trust by the United States for the Tribes.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the Indian land to the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for use or sale. Requires any proceeds from the sale of the land to be used to compensate: (1) each non-Indian landowner at fair market value for his or her loss of land resulting from this Act's implementation, and (2) the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for any expenses it incurs in carrying out this Act.

Authorizes the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 to dispose of the land or proceeds that remain in any manner it determines to be appropriate.

Reported to Senate without amendmentAug 5, 201480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014 - Extinguishes all claims and all right, title, and interest in and to specified Indian and non-Indian land as part of the settlement of disputes within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the Shoshone and Bannock Indian Tribes in Idaho resulting from the realignment of the Blackfoot River by the Corps of Engineers in 1964.

Requires the non-Indian land to be held in trust for the Tribes.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the Indian land to the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7, which is to use the proceeds from the sale of such land to compensate: (1) each non-Indian landowner for his or her loss of land resulting from this Act's implementation at fair market value, and (2) itself for any expenses it incurs in carrying out this Act.

Authorizes the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 to dispose of the land or proceeds that remain after it meets those priorities in any manner it determines to be appropriate.

Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 2014

Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014 - Extinguishes all claims and all right, title, and interest in and to specified Indian and non-Indian land as part of the settlement of disputes within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the Shoshone and Bannock Indian Tribes in Idaho resulting from the realignment of the Blackfoot River by the Corps of Engineers in 1964.

Requires the non-Indian land to be held in trust for the Tribes.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the Indian land to the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7, which is to use the proceeds from the sale of such land to compensate: (1) each non-Indian landowner for his or her loss of land resulting from this Act's implementation at fair market value, and (2) itself for any expenses it incurs in carrying out this Act.

Authorizes the Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 to dispose of the land or proceeds that remain after it meets those priorities in any manner it determines to be appropriate.

Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014 — Informed