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H.R. 2046

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 2046, to require congressional approval before the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of Federal property with historical significance, and for other purposes, was introduced in the House on Mar 11, 2025 by Rep. Shomari Figures (D) with 11 co-sponsors. It was referred to Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, and last saw action on Mar 11, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Record

Text

H.R. 2046 has 11 co-sponsors.

hb2046/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 2046 IH: To require congressional approval before the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of Federal property with historical significance, and for other purposes.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-03-11
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 2046  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   March 11, 2025   Mr. Figures  (for himself and  Ms. Sewell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on  Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned   A BILL
To require congressional approval before the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of Federal property with historical significance, and for other purposes.
1.
Congressional approval of sale of Federal property with historical significance
(a)
In general
No specified official may sell, dispose of, declare excess or surplus, transfer, or convey any covered building unless—
(1)
the specified official provides to Congress a notice of intent to sell, dispose of, declare excess or surplus, transfer, or convey such covered building; and
(2)
Congress passes a joint resolution approving the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of the covered building that was the subject of such notice.
(b)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Covered building
The term  covered building  means any land, building, structure, monument, or site—
(A)
that is owned by the United States; and
(B)
that is or has ever been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
(2)
Specified official
The term  specified official  means the President, the head of any Federal agency, and any other Federal official.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-03-11
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To require congressional approval before the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of Federal property with historical significance, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Shomari Figures (D) sponsors H.R. 2046, and 11 members have co-sponsored it, 1 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 2046 went before 3 committees: Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure and Natural Resources.

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Referred to · Mar 11, 2025 · 127 Bills
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred To · Mar 11, 2025 · 156 Bills
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Referred To · Mar 11, 2025 · 395 Bills

Actions

H.R. 2046 has taken 3 actions since Mar 11, 2025.

ChamberAction
Mar 11, 2025
House
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Natural Resources Committee
Mar 11, 2025
House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Votes

H.R. 2046 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 2046 goes by 2 titles.

  • To require congressional approval before the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of Federal property with historical significance, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced
  • To require congressional approval before the sale, disposal, declaration of excess or surplus, transfer, or conveyance of Federal property with historical significance, and for other purposes. — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 2046 under Public Lands and Natural Resources, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 3 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 2046’s is Public Lands and Natural Resources.

hr2046/policy-areas.txt
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

H.R. 2046 carries 3 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Congressional oversight to Historic sites and heritage areas.

hr2046/subjects.txt
Congressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHistoric sites and heritage areas

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 2046, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. FIGURES:H.R. 2046.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 4 of the U.S Constitution[Page H1151]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com