Public Law 114-287 · H.R. 4465 · Became law December 16, 2016

Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016

Official title: “To decrease the deficit by consolidating and selling Federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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