Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 883) to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands.

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

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 19, 1999

Sets forth the rule (modified open) for the consideration of H.R. 883 (public land designation restrictions).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4] · R–WA

Committees

Rules Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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May 20, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 1999
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 178 (Roll no. 140).
House roll call 140 · Individual votes
May 20, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 178 (Roll no. 140).
House roll call 140 · Individual votes
May 20, 1999
The previous question was ordered without objection.
May 20, 1999
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 180.
May 20, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 180.
May 20, 1999
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3398-3401)
May 19, 1999
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
May 19, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 883 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed four hours. No amendment shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose. Each amendment may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or his designee and shall be considered as read.
May 19, 1999
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-151, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
May 19, 1999
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-151, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
May 19, 1999
Introduced in House

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Engrossed in House · May 20, 1999 Formatted Text PDF
Reported in House · May 19, 1999 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 883 · American Land Sovereignty Protection Act

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Objective

Analyze H.Res.180 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.180, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 883) to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/180

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-05-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres180/BILLS-106hres180eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.180 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

Fairness and public impact

Progressive lens

Examine H.Res.180 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.180, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 883) to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/180

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-05-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres180/BILLS-106hres180eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.180 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

Institutions and government scope

Conservative lens

Examine H.Res.180 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.180, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 883) to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/180

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-05-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres180/BILLS-106hres180eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.180 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

Individual rights and government power

Liberty lens

Examine H.Res.180 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.

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Discuss H.Res.180, 106th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 883) to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/180

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1999-05-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hres180/BILLS-106hres180eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.180 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.