Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the "Land Conveyance, Army Reserve Facility, Belleville, Illinois" bill, directs the Secretary of the Army to transfer a 5.2 acre parcel of real property and its improvements located at the Army Reserve Facility in Belleville, Illinois, to the Municipality of Belleville. In exchange for this transfer, the municipality will pay a nominal fee and cover any associated costs. The Chief of Engineers may also establish additional terms and conditions to protect the interests of the United States. This legislation aims to facilitate the transfer of land from the federal government to a local municipality for their use and benefit.
Possible Impacts
1. Individuals residing in Belleville, Illinois may be affected by this legislation as it involves the conveyance of real property located in their municipality. This could impact their access to certain areas or resources, and potentially change the aesthetic of their community.
2. The Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers may be affected by this legislation as it directs them to take specific actions regarding the conveyance of the property. They may need to allocate resources and personnel to complete the survey and appraisal required for the conveyance.
3. Taxpayers may be affected by this legislation as it requires the Municipality of Belleville, Illinois to pay for the costs associated with the conveyance of the property. This could potentially impact the local budget and taxes.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9176 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9176
To direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of
Engineers, to convey to the Municipality of Belleville, Illinois, a
parcel of real property located at the Army Reserve Facility in
Belleville, Illinois, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 14, 2022
Mr. Bost introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of
Engineers, to convey to the Municipality of Belleville, Illinois, a
parcel of real property located at the Army Reserve Facility in
Belleville, Illinois, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LAND CONVEYANCE, ARMY RESERVE FACILITY, BELLEVILLE,
ILLINOIS.
(a) Conveyance Authorized.--As soon as practicable after the date
of enactment of this Act and after completion of the survey and
appraisal described in this section, the Secretary of the Army, acting
through the Chief of Engineers, shall convey to the Municipality of
Belleville, Illinois, by quitclaim deed for the consideration described
in subsection (c), all right, title, and interest of the United States
in and to a parcel of real property described in subsection (b).
(b) Property Described.--
(1) In general.--The parcel to be conveyed under subsection
(a) consists of approximately 5.2 acres and improvements
located at 500 South Belt East in Belleville, Illinois, that is
administered by the Department of the Army.
(2) Survey required.--As soon as practicable after the date
of enactment of this Act, the exact acreage and legal
description of the real property to be conveyed under
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey that is
satisfactory to the Chief of Engineers.
(c) Consideration.--
(1) In general.--In exchange for the conveyance of the
parcel of real property described in subsection (b), the
Municipality of Belleville, Illinois, shall to pay to the Chief
of Engineers nominal consideration.
(2) Deposit.--Any cash payment received by the United
States under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the special
account in the Treasury referred to in subparagraph (A) of
paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of section 572 of title 40,
United States Code, and shall be available in accordance with
subparagraph (B) of such paragraph.
(d) Costs of Conveyance.--The Municipality of Belleville, Illinois,
shall be responsible for paying--
(1) the costs of the survey conducted under subsection
(b)(2); and
(2) any other costs relating to the conveyance of the
parcel of real property under this section.
(e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Chief of Engineers may
establish such additional terms and conditions with respect to the
conveyance under this section as the Chief of Engineers considers to be
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
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