H.R. 2484 — A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to exempt States from the statute of limitations applicable to quiet title actions against the United States.

Summary

(Measure passed House, amended)

Amends the Federal judicial code to modify the application to States of the 12-year statute of limitations which applies to quiet title actions against the United States. Provides that no such action may be maintained during the time in which the disputed land is used or required for national defense purposes, if the State brings action more than 12 years after it should have known of the U.S. claims. Sets a 12-year statute of limitations for actions with respect to lands (other than tide or submerged lands) on which the United States or its lessee has made substantial improvements.

Provides that where a State is successful in an action involving tide or submerged lands on which such improvements were made, the State shall take title to the lands subject to any existing lease, easement, or right-of-way, even if the action was brought more than 12 years after the State learned of the Federal claims.

Requires any State to notify the applicable Federal agency at least 180 days before bringing any such action.

Legislative Actions

1986-08-14

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

1986-09-25

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

1986-09-25

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

1986-09-29

Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 99-924.

1986-09-29

Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 99-924.

1986-09-29

Placed on Union Calendar No: 558.

1986-09-30

Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

1986-09-30

Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

1986-09-30

Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

1986-09-30

Received in the Senate.

1986-10-01

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1034.

1986-10-17

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

1986-10-17

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

1986-10-22

Measure Signed in Senate.

1986-10-23

Presented to President.

1986-10-23

Presented to President.

1986-11-04

Signed by President.

1986-11-04

Signed by President.

1986-11-04

Became Public Law No: 99-598.

1986-11-04

Became Public Law No: 99-598.

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to exempt States from the statute of limitations applicable to quiet title actions against the United States.

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