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HR 6510111th CongressSigned into LawHouse

To direct the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in Houston, Texas, to the Military Museum of Texas, and for other purposes.

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Apr 7, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jan 4, 2011

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 111-370.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 111-370, directs the Administrator of General Services to transfer ownership of a specific parcel of real property located in Houston, Texas, to the Military Museum of Texas. The law facilitates the conveyance of federal property for use by a state or local institution, presumably to support the museum's operations and public access. The bill falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources and was passed by the House and signed into law on January 4, 2011. No detailed summary or full text is available in the source data.

Bottom Line

The law authorizes the transfer of federal property in Houston to the Military Museum of Texas, enabling the museum to expand or enhance its facilities.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill mandates the General Services Administration to convey a parcel of federal real estate in Houston, Texas.
  • The recipient of the property is the Military Museum of Texas, a presumably public or nonprofit institution.
  • The bill was passed by the House and signed into law on January 4, 2011, becoming Public Law No: 111-370.
Who Benefits?

['Military Museum of Texas', 'Visitors and patrons of the Military Museum of Texas', 'General Services Administration (through fulfillment of statutory directive)']

Potential Concerns

['The source data does not provide details on the terms of the conveyance, such as cost or restrictions, which could affect implementation.', 'Oversight mechanisms for the use of the conveyed property are not specified in the available information.', 'Potential impacts on local land use or federal property management are not detailed.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced and passed during the 111th Congress and reflects a legislative action to transfer federal property to a local institution. Such conveyances are common for supporting museums or public institutions and typically require congressional authorization. The bill was enacted without recorded opposition in the source data.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Indirect Effects

['Potential enhancement of local cultural and educational resources through expanded museum facilities.', 'Possible reduction in federal property holdings in Houston, affecting federal asset management.', 'Increased public access to military history and heritage via the Military Museum of Texas.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of the full bill text and detailed summary limits the ability to fully assess financial terms, restrictions, or oversight provisions related to the property conveyance. Transparency about these elements is important for public understanding and accountability in federal property transfers.

Passage Likelihood: HighConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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