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FEDERALhearing transcript

House Agriculture Committee Hearing on Land and Agriculture Legislation

Original title: Miscellaneous: hearings before the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, Ninetieth Congress, second session, on H.R. 18033, removal of conditions on lands conveyed to the State of Ohio, S. 3578, removal of conditions on lands conveyed to the State of South Carolina, H.R. 14388, conveyance of land at Beltsville, Maryland, H.R. 18496, sale of land to the Village of Central, New Mexico, H.R. 14056, removal of restrictions against alcoholic beverages under Title I, Public Law 480, [and] H.R. 14158, Control of noxious plants on federal land.

July 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings represent the initial legislative review process for six specific bills that determine the ownership, usage restrictions, and maintenance responsibilities for various federal land parcels and agricultural policies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State of Ohio

The state is the subject of H.R. 18033, which concerns the removal of conditions on land previously conveyed to it.

State of South Carolina

The state is the subject of S. 3578, which concerns the removal of conditions on land previously conveyed to it.

Village of Central, New Mexico

The village is the subject of H.R. 18496, which concerns the potential purchase of federal land.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 19, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a series of legislative hearings held by the House Committee on Agriculture during the 90th Congress. The committee reviewed several bills concerning the transfer of federal land, the removal of land-use restrictions, and the management of invasive plant species.

Key Facts

  • The committee reviewed H.R. 18033, which proposes removing conditions on land previously conveyed to Ohio.
  • The committee reviewed S. 3578, which proposes removing conditions on land previously conveyed to South Carolina.
  • The committee reviewed H.R. 14388, concerning the conveyance of federal land located in Beltsville, Maryland.
  • The committee reviewed H.R. 18496, concerning the sale of federal land to the Village of Central, New Mexico.
  • The committee reviewed H.R. 14056, which seeks to remove restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages under Title I of Public Law 480.
  • The committee reviewed H.R. 14158, which addresses the control and management of noxious plants on federal lands.

Why It Matters

These hearings represent the initial legislative review process for six specific bills that determine the ownership, usage restrictions, and maintenance responsibilities for various federal land parcels and agricultural policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings allow the House Committee on Agriculture to review and discuss the merits of six specific bills before they can proceed further in the legislative process.
Does this document change any laws?
No, this document is a record of a hearing. It does not enact law; it is part of the process of considering whether to pass the listed bills.

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Legislative Batching

The committee grouped diverse land-related issues—ranging from alcohol restrictions to weed control—into a single miscellaneous hearing session.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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