H R 1409 in Congressional Session 108

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 1409

 

Title : To provide for a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the American public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and for other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
9/23/2003--Passed House without amendment.    (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 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. Prohibits gaming on the Ravensford tract.

Votes

Title : To provide for a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the American public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
5122003-09-23On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange ActP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 1409
 
Bill Number : H R 1409
Title : To provide for a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the American public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Taylor, Charles H. [NC-11] (introduced 3/20/2003)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Bishop, Rob [UT-1] - 4/7/2003

    Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] - 5/6/2003

    Rep Cannon, Chris [UT-3] - 6/17/2003

    Rep Carson, Brad [OK-2] - 3/20/2003

    Rep Cubin, Barbara [WY] - 5/6/2003

    Rep Hayworth, J. D. [AZ-5] - 4/2/2003

    Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] - 3/20/2003

    Rep Kildee, Dale E. [MI-5] - 3/20/2003

    Rep Ortiz, Solomon P. [TX-27] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr. [NJ-6] - 4/29/2003

    Rep Renzi, Rick [AZ-1] - 6/18/2003

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 1409
Title : To provide for a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the American public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and for other purposes.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
3/20/2003:Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
 
3/28/2003:Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
 
6/18/2003:Committee Hearings Held.
 
7/15/2003:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
7/15/2003:Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
 
9/3/2003 7:43pm:Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-254.
 
9/3/2003 7:43pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
 
9/23/2003 2:48pm:Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
 
9/23/2003 2:48pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8416-8421)
 
9/23/2003 2:48pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1409.
 
9/23/2003 3:12pm:DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 1409.
 
9/23/2003 3:18pm: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.
 
9/23/2003 7:13pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8466-8467)
 
9/23/2003 7:22pm: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)
 
9/23/2003 7:22pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
9/24/2003:Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.