S.1860 - Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1860, the Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act, directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 24 acres of National Forest System land in the Dixie National Forest to Brian Head Town, Utah. The land is to be used for a public works facility or other uses deemed necessary by the Town. The bill also mandates the modification of the Dixie National Forest boundary to reflect this conveyance.
Expected Effects
The Act will transfer ownership of the specified federal land to Brian Head Town. This will allow the town to develop the land for public works or other municipal purposes. The change in land ownership will also require an adjustment to the Dixie National Forest boundary.
Potential Benefits
- Provides Brian Head Town with land for public works and other necessary facilities.
- Allows the town to improve its infrastructure and services.
- Potentially stimulates local economic development through new construction and services.
- Increases local control over land use and development.
- May improve the efficiency of local government operations.
Potential Disadvantages
- Reduces the amount of National Forest System land available for public use.
- Potential environmental impacts from development on the conveyed land.
- Possible loss of access to recreational areas within the conveyed land.
- The transfer occurs without consideration, potentially foregoing revenue for the federal government.
- The act does not specify environmental protections or mitigation measures.
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Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Property Clause of the US Constitution (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2), which grants Congress the power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States. The transfer of land to Brian Head Town falls under this power. The act does not appear to infringe upon any individual rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).