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FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Transferring Federal Waterfront Land to Alexandria

Original title: Alexandria waterfront: hearing before the Committee on the District of Columbia, United States Senate, Ninety-second Congress, second session, on S. 3861 to convey to the City of Alexandria, Virginia, certain lands of the United States, and for other purposes ...

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript of a 1972 U.S. Senate committee hearing regarding S. 3861, a bill proposing the transfer of specific federal land parcels to the City of Alexandria, Virginia. The hearing explores the legal and administrative requirements for ing this property to the local government.

Why it matters

The hearing addresses the legislative process for transferring federal land ownership to the City of Alexandria, which determines the future control and development potential of the city's waterfront area.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of Alexandria

The city is the proposed recipient of federal land parcels.

Directly affected

Federal Government

The federal government is the current owner of the lands proposed for conveyance.

Key Facts

  • The hearing concerns S. 3861, a bill to convey federal lands to the City of Alexandria, Virginia.
  • The hearing was held during the Ninety-second Congress, second session.
  • The primary subject is the transfer of title for specific waterfront properties from the federal government to the local municipality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of S. 3861?
The bill proposes to specific federal land parcels to the City of Alexandria, Virginia.
Who held this hearing?
The hearing was held by the United States Senate Committee on the District of Columbia.

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Historical Federal-to-Local Land Transfer

The document highlights the legislative mechanism used in the early 1970s to facilitate urban waterfront development through federal land divestment.

City of Alexandria, VirginiaS. 3861

Connected Entities

City of Alexandria, Virginia, United States Senate, Committee on the District of Columbia
locationCity of Alexandria, Virginia“The municipal entity seeking to acquire federal land.”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body conducting the hearing.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on the District of Columbia“The Senate committee presiding over the hearing.”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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