Conveyance of Mākua Military Reservation to Hawaii and Cleanup Fund
The Leandra Wai Act aims to transfer the Mākua Military Reservation in Hawaii back to the State of Hawaii. This includes establishing a trust fund for cleaning up unexploded ordnance and other contaminants, with the goal of restoring the land for agricultural, residential, and recreational use by the local community, including Native Hawaiians. This will grant residents access to culturally and ecologically significant lands that have been occupied by the military since World War II.
Key points
The military will convey the Mākua Military Reservation to the State of Hawaii without cost within 180 days of the Act's enactment.
A trust fund will be established to finance the removal of unexploded ordnance and other contaminants, making the land safe for human habitation and agriculture.
A study will be conducted to estimate the cost and schedule for land remediation, with results reported to Congress.
The Act aims to restore access to culturally and ecologically important lands for Native Hawaiians and the local community.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7130
Sponsor: Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2]
Process start date: 2022-03-17