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HR 3908108th CongressSigned into LawHouse

To provide for the conveyance of the real property located at 1081 West Main Street in Ravenna, Ohio.

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Mar 23, 2026
Latest Action Date
Sep 24, 2004

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 108-305.

Official Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of Labor to convey, without charge or consideration, to Portage County, Ohio, all right, title, and interest of the United States (including all Federal equity) in and to the parcel of real property located at 1081 West Main Street in Ravenna, Ohio, to the extent such right, title, or interest was acquired through grants to the State of Ohio under title III (Grants to States for Unemployment Compensation Administration) of the Social Security Act or the Wagner-Peyser Act or through funds distributed to the State under section 903 (Amounts Transferred to State Accounts) of IX (Employment Security Administrative Financing) of the Social Security Act.

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Executive Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of Labor to transfer ownership of a specific parcel of real property located at 1081 West Main Street in Ravenna, Ohio, to Portage County, Ohio. The transfer is to be made without charge or consideration and applies to property interests acquired through certain federal grants and funds related to unemployment compensation administration. The bill has been enacted into law as Public Law No: 108-305.

Bottom Line

The bill facilitates the conveyance of federal property in Ravenna, Ohio, to local government ownership, potentially impacting local land use and administration.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The Secretary of Labor is required to convey all U.S. interests in the specified property to Portage County, Ohio.
  • The property interests were acquired through federal grants under the Social Security Act and related employment security financing.
  • The conveyance is to be made without any charge or consideration to the county.
Who Benefits?

Portage County, Ohio, benefits by gaining ownership of the property, which may allow for local control and use. The federal government relinquishes its interest in the property.

Potential Concerns

The bill does not specify any conditions or restrictions on the use of the property after conveyance. There is no information on potential costs or liabilities transferred with the property. The absence of full bill text limits assessment of detailed provisions.

Political Context

The bill falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources and originated in the House during the 108th Congress. It has passed and become law as of September 24, 2004, indicating successful legislative approval and executive enactment.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

The transfer of property ownership to local government may enable new uses or development under local control, potentially affecting community planning and resource management. Federal relinquishment of property interest could reduce federal administrative responsibilities related to the site.

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The full bill text is not available, limiting detailed analysis of provisions or conditions related to the conveyance. Citizens may want to review local government plans for the property and any related agreements. Monitoring implementation could clarify any costs or liabilities assumed by Portage County.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 75%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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