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Version 36 · Passed House amended · May 15, 1995
Greens Creek Land Exchange Act of 1995 - Ratifies (allowing for necessary modification or amendment) the agreement entered into between the United States and the Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company (KGCMC) providing the terms under which the Greens Creek mining claims may be explored and developed. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, in furtherance of agreement purposes, to acquire lands within conservation system units in the Tongass National Forest, to be administered as part of the National Forest System. Establishes in the Treasury the Greens Creek Land Exchange Account, depositing into the Account certain royalties received under the agreement. Authorizes Account funds to be used for land acquisition purposes under this Act. Makes the lands and interests conveyed to KGCMC under the agreement available for mining and related activities under the agreement. Provides reverter and rescission rights.
People & committees
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R–AK
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 104-123.
Became Public Law No: 104-123.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2267)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2267)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 104-163.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 104-163.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Agriculture, and Office of Management and Budget.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with up to forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4919-4925)
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 53.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-115.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-115.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Hearings Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E618-619)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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