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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 29, 1995
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to certain private landowners in Gunnison County, Colorado, specified lands within the Raggeds Wilderness Area of the White River National Forest in such county which are determined by the Secretary to have been occupied and improved by such landowners after erroneous private land surveys. Provides conveyance terms and conditions. Determines and directs that the boundary of such wilderness area be modified to exclude the land conveyed to such private landowners. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] · R–CO
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Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
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 forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9966)
Mr. Doolittle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 411.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-766.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-766.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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