VoterlyH.R. 5923: Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act
115th Congress · Sponsored from Arkansas · Became law
What this bill does
Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the the Department of Agriculture, if the Walnut Grove Church in Garland County, Arkansas, offers to convey to the United States approximately 6.3 acres of nonfederal land identified as Offered Tract 5742 in Ouachita National Forest, to convey to the church approximately 4 acres identified as Selected Tract 5743 in the forest; and accept in exchange, from the church, the conveyance of the Offered Tract. The federal and nonfederal lands under the exchange shall be of equal value or the values shall be equalized by a cash payment, unless the value of the offered tract exceeds that of the selected tract.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2018-05-22
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 115-361.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] introduced H.R. 5923. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 5923? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 5923 do?
Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the the Department of Agriculture, if the Walnut Grove Church in Garland County, Arkansas, offers to convey to the United States approximately 6.3 acres of nonfederal land identified as Offered Tract 5742 in Ouachita Natio…
Who sponsored H.R. 5923?
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (R) of Arkansas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 5923?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 5923 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.R. 5923 became law.