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S. 271: Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act

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S. 271: Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act

112th Congress · introduced 2011-02-03 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Latest: Became Public Law No: 112-165.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2011-02-03 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 112-165. (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on August 30, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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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Official text

Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · 1 cosponsors

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Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] reported raising $1.9 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong112-s271 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112