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Bill108th CongressFiled Mar 20, 2003Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1409

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act of 2003

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Sep 23, 2003)

(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.

What just happenedSep 24, 2003

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11](R-NC)Sponsor
12 cosponsors6 D6 R
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  1. Sep 24, 2003IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Sep 23, 2003FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 23, 2003FloorH37300

    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)

  4. Sep 23, 2003Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

  5. Sep 23, 2003FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8466-8467)

  6. Sep 23, 2003FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Sep 23, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 1409.

  8. Sep 23, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1409.

  9. Sep 23, 2003FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8416-8421)

  10. Sep 23, 2003FloorH30300

    Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Sep 3, 2003CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.

  12. Sep 3, 2003CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-254.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Sep 3, 2003Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-254.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jul 15, 2003CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jul 15, 2003CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jun 18, 2003CommitteeH14000-B

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Mar 28, 2003CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Mar 20, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Mar 20, 2003IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Mar 20, 2003IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentSep 23, 200381

(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.

Reported to House without amendmentSep 3, 200379

(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.

Introduced in HouseMar 20, 200300
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.