H.R. 1409 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act of 2002
H.R. 1409 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act of 2002, has passed the house — introduced on Mar 20, 2003, sponsored by Charles Taylor with 12 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act of 2003
Sponsor
Charles Taylor (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2003
- Passed the HouseSep 23, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 24, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 23, 2003 · Passed288–127
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange ActHouse · Sep 23, 2003
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- H.R. 255: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant an easement to facilitate access to the Lewis…
- H.R. 733: McLoughlin House Addition to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Act
- H.R. 74: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land in the lake Tahoe Basin Management…
- S. 111: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine…
- S. 233: Coltsville Study Act of 2003
- S. 278: Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act
- S. 677: Black Canyon of the Gunnison Boundary Revision Act of 2003
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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