United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 543 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for payments in lieu of taxes for certain Department of Homeland Security land.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Includes land that is owned by the U.S. government and administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) and at which individuals or goods are examined for entry into the United States within the definition of "entitlement land" for purposes of provisions requiring the Secretary of the Interior to make payments in lieu of taxes to units of general local government in which entitlement land is located.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E202)

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 543 do?
Includes land that is owned by the U.S. government and administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) and at which individuals or goods are examined for entry into the United States within the definition of "entitlement land" for purposes of provisions requiring the Secretary of the Interior to make payments in lieu of taxes to units of general local government in which entitlement land is located.
Who sponsors HR 543?
HR 543 is sponsored by Bob Filner (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 543?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 543?
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