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Public Law102th CongressWater Resources Development
H.R. 5605Became Law

Cedar River Watershed Land Exchange Act of 1992

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 29, 1992)

Cedar River Watershed Land Exchange Act of 1992 - Provides for the conveyance of Federal lands in the Cedar River Watershed, Washington, to the City of Seattle, Washington, in exchange for City lands of equal value conveyed to the Secretary of Agriculture for inclusion in the National Forest System.

Requires Seattle to bear all land appraisal costs.

Directs the Secretary, during the interim period, to manage the Federal lands within the hydrographic boundaries of the watershed to: (1) prohibit public access except for Federal and city employees or their agents; and (2) maintain or improve existing characteristics of the watershed, including prohibiting timber sales approved after October 1, 1992.

What just happenedOct 23, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-453.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7](D-WA)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 23, 1992PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-453.

  2. Oct 23, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-453.

  3. Oct 23, 1992PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 23, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 15, 1992FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 15, 1992President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 9, 1992Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 8, 1992Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 8, 1992Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Oct 8, 1992Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Oct 8, 1992Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Sep 30, 1992Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  13. Sep 29, 1992IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Sep 29, 1992FloorH38310

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

  15. Sep 29, 1992FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  16. Sep 29, 1992Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  17. Sep 29, 1992FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  18. Sep 29, 1992FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  19. Sep 29, 1992FloorH30300

    Mr. English moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  20. Sep 29, 1992CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 102-937, Part I.

    Agriculture Committee
  21. Sep 29, 1992Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 102-937, Part I.

    Agriculture Committee
  22. Sep 23, 1992CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Agriculture Committee
  23. Sep 23, 1992CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Agriculture Committee
  24. Sep 22, 1992CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Forests, Family Farms, and Energy Subcommittee
  25. Sep 22, 1992CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Forests, Family Farms, and Energy Subcommittee
  26. Sep 10, 1992CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Forests, Family Farms, and Energy Subcommittee
  27. Aug 12, 1992CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  28. Jul 20, 1992CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Agriculture Committee
  29. Jul 15, 1992CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy.

    Forests, Family Farms, and Energy Subcommittee
  30. Jul 9, 1992IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  31. Jul 9, 1992IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Jul 9, 1992IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  33. Jul 9, 1992IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 29, 199236

Cedar River Watershed Land Exchange Act of 1992 - Provides for the conveyance of Federal lands in the Cedar River Watershed, Washington, to the City of Seattle, Washington, in exchange for City lands of equal value conveyed to the Secretary of Agriculture for inclusion in the National Forest System.

Requires Seattle to bear all land appraisal costs.

Directs the Secretary, during the interim period, to manage the Federal lands within the hydrographic boundaries of the watershed to: (1) prohibit public access except for Federal and city employees or their agents; and (2) maintain or improve existing characteristics of the watershed, including prohibiting timber sales approved after October 1, 1992.

Introduced in HouseJul 9, 199200

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to exchange specified lands in the Cedar River Watershed, Washington State, with the City of Seattle for purposes of land consolidation and water quality protection.