HR 1409
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act of 2002
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Sep 24, 2003
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 23, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 288 - 127 (Roll no. 512). (text: CR H8416-8417)
Sep 23, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8466-8467)
Sep 23, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 23, 2003
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 1409.
Sep 23, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1409.
Sep 23, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8416-8421)
Sep 23, 2003
Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 3, 2003
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
Sep 3, 2003
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-254.
Jul 15, 2003
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 18, 2003
Committee Hearings Held.
Mar 28, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Mar 20, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 20, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2003 | House · vote #512 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 288–127 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act of 2002 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to exchange the Ravensford tract, currently in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, for the Yellow Face tract adjacent to the Waterrock Knob Visitor Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Requires the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Eastern Band) to deed the Yellow Face tract to the United States. Declares the Ravensford tract, upon completion of the exchange, including all improvements and appurtenances, to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Eastern Band as part of the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill text
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- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1
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