A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management to citizens of the United States who establish a residence on such lands.
Homestead Act of 1981 - Permits any U.S. citizen satisfying specified requirements to acquire up to 160 acres of public lands administered through the Bureau of Land Management. Sets forth the requirements for such acquisition, including that such person intend to establish his primary residence upon such land and use such land for productive purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey title to such land three years after an applicant has established permanent residence. States that any leases, rights-of-way, or other property interests previously held in such lands shall remain intact.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.
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