Wayne Allard: “Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2670, sponsored by Congressman James Barcia, provides for the release of a reversionary interest held…”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2670, sponsored by Congressman James Barcia, provides for the release of a reversionary interest held by the Forest Service in 1.9 acres of land in Iosco County, MI. The land belongs to the local airport but, due to a survey error, has been in private use. Authorities have agreed with the squatter to swap the property being used in exchange for another parcel of equal value. But, the reversionary interest on the 1.9 acres clouds the title and prevents the exchange. This reversionary interest says that when the land is not longer used for airport purposes, it reverts back to the Forest Service. The bill, as amended in subcommittee, provides that, in exchange for adequate consideration, the reversionary interests is relinquished. H.R. 2670 is a noncontroversial bill which was approved by a voice vote in both the subcommittee and full committee on May 30 and June 19, respectively, and enjoys the support of the Department of Agriculture.”