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Supreme Court Grounds Transfer Act of 2005

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Apr 7, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 11, 2006

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 109-214.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Supreme Court Grounds Transfer Act of 2005, enacted as Public Law No: 109-214, is a law related to the transfer of certain public lands associated with the Supreme Court grounds. While the official summary and full text are not provided, the bill falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources, indicating it involves federal land management or disposition. The law was passed by the 109th Congress and signed into law on April 11, 2006.

Bottom Line

This law formalizes the transfer of land related to the Supreme Court grounds, impacting federal land management under the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 109th Congress.
  • It was enacted and became Public Law No: 109-214 on April 11, 2006.
  • The legislation pertains to the transfer of land associated with the Supreme Court grounds.
Who Benefits?

['Federal agencies responsible for land management', 'The Supreme Court or related federal entities managing the grounds', 'Potentially local governments or organizations involved in land use planning']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available detailed bill text limits understanding of specific land transfer terms and conditions', 'Potential costs or resource implications for federal agencies managing the transferred lands', 'Oversight mechanisms for the transfer and subsequent land use are not detailed in the available information']

Political Context

The bill was passed during the 109th Congress and signed into law in 2006. It addresses a specific issue within the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area, reflecting congressional authority over federal land disposition. No additional legislative history or debate details are provided.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Changes in land management responsibilities could affect local land use planning or federal resource allocation.', 'Transfer of land may influence maintenance, security, or public access policies related to the Supreme Court grounds.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of the official bill summary and full text limits transparency and public understanding of the law's specific provisions and implications. Future legislative records or agency reports may provide additional clarity on implementation and oversight.

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

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