Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

16 U.S.C. § 247

Homestead, mineral, and other rights un­affected

That nothing herein contained shall affect any valid existing claim, location, or entry under the land laws of the United States, whether for homestead, mineral, right-of-way, or any other purposes whatsoever, or shall affect the right of any such claimant, locator, or entryman to the full use and enjoyment of his land.

Apr. 25, 1947, ch. 41, § 661 Stat. 54June 10, 1948, ch. 437, § 162 Stat. 352(, formerly § 7, ; renumbered § 6, , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Herein, referred to in text, means act , which was generally classified to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The land laws of the United States, referred to in text, are classified generally to Title 43, Public Lands.