H.R. 7027 (110th): United Nations Eviction Act

Introduced:
Sep 23, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Thomas “Tom” Tancredo [R-CO6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 23, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 23, 2008
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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Full Title

To direct the Attorney General to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the property in the headquarters district and any other property in the United States of the United Nations, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 23, 2008.
4 pages

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9/23/2008--Introduced.
United Nations Eviction Act - Directs: (1) the Attorney General to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire in the name of the United States all right, title, and interest of the United Nations in and to any real property in the United States, including the U.N. headquarters district in New York City; and (2) the Administrator of General Services to sell such property to the general public. Repeals the Agreement Between the United Nations and the United States of America Regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations (P.L. 80-357) on the date that such sale is completed. Prohibits the United Nations from acquiring property in the United States. Revokes diplomatic privileges and immunities of any representative, official, or any other individual of a U.N. member state in the United States.

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The bill contains the following citations to other parts of U.S. law:

Slip Laws

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  • Public Law 80-357

Statutes at Large

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  • 61 Stat. 756