HR 2538
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Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act of 1998
Introduced: September 24, 1997
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Sep 15, 1998
Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
Sep 14, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 10, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 1998
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 187 (Roll No. 421).
Sep 10, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 187 (Roll No. 421).
Sep 10, 1998
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 10, 1998
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 10, 1998
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2538.
Sep 10, 1998
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Sep 10, 1998
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Sep 10, 1998
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 522 and Rule XXIII.
Sep 10, 1998
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2538 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with section 303(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 are waived. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill as modified by the rule.
Sep 10, 1998
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 522. (consideration: CR H7508-7521)
Sep 10, 1998
Rule H. Res. 522 passed House.
Sep 9, 1998
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 522 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2538 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with section 303(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 are waived. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of ammedment under the five-minute rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill as modified by the rule.
Jun 23, 1998
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.
Jun 23, 1998
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-594.
May 20, 1998
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 20, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 7, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 26, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 6, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Sep 24, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sep 24, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 1998 | House · vote #421 | On Passage | Passed | 223–187 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Act of 1997 - Establishes the Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty Land Claims Commission to determine the validity of land claims arising out of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo of 1848. Authorizes three or more eligible Mexican descendants in the State of New Mexico who are also descendants of the same community land grant to petition the Commission for such a determination on behalf of themselves and all other descendants.
Directs the Commission to establish a Community Land Grant Study Center at the Onate Center in Alcalde, New Mexico, to be responsible for directing the research, study, and investigations necessary to assist the Commission in performing its duties.
Authorizes appropriations.
What's happening now
Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.