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S 277 119th Congress · Senate

Tennessee Mineral Rights Transfer Bill

Official title: A bill to release a Federal reversionary interest and convey mineral interests in Chester County, Tennessee, and for other purposes.

What This Bill Does

This bill would release the federal government’s remaining reversionary claim and transfer certain mineral interests in Chester County, Tennessee. It is a targeted land-and-property measure affecting a specific parcel or set of interests rather than a broad policy change.

For ordinary Americans, this kind of bill matters because it clarifies ownership and control of land and mineral rights, which can affect local development, property use, and who benefits from any resource extraction. It also shows how Congress handles narrow federal property issues that can have real financial consequences for the affected community.

Who This Bill Affects

Public Relevance 5 / 100
Niche Narrow / procedural Broad

For the general public, this bill has little direct effect. Its main impact would be on the specific landowners, local government, and any mineral-rights holders in Chester County, Tennessee, by settling ownership and reducing uncertainty over future land or resource use.

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Latest Status

October 27, 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.

Data sourced from api.congress.gov. AI summaries by BillBoard.