H.R. 1639 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
R.S. 2477 Rights-of-Way Act of 2003
H.R. 1639 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 3, 2003, sponsored by Mark Udall with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 3, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
R.S. 2477 Rights-of-Way Act of 2003 - Permits the filing of claims asserting the existence and validity of right-of-ways pursuant to a repealed section of the Revised Statutes (R.S. 2477) to build highways across public land not reserved for public uses. Declares that claimants shall have the burden to prove that the grant of a right-of-way was validly accepted and not abandoned.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Udall (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 58 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Executive Comment Requested from Interior. (Apr 15, 2003)
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