Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 901) 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.

Laid on the table. (consideration: CR H8538)

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 1, 1997

Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 901 (Federal land designations). Lays H. Res. 243 on the table in the House.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4] · R–WA

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Rules Committee

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Oct 7, 1997
Laid on the table. (consideration: CR H8538)
Oct 1, 1997
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 102.
Oct 1, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 901 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment made in order by Mr. Miller of California shall be debatable for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. Upon the adoption of the resolution, H. Res. 243 shall be laid on the table.
Oct 1, 1997
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-288, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
Oct 1, 1997
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-288, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
Oct 1, 1997
Introduced in House

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HR 901 · American Land Sovereignty Protection Act

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Analyze H.Res.257 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.257, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 901) 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/105th-congress/house-resolution/257

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1997-10-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres257/BILLS-105hres257rh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.257 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.257, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 901) 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/105th-congress/house-resolution/257

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1997-10-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres257/BILLS-105hres257rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:32:37Z. 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.257 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.257, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 901) 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/105th-congress/house-resolution/257

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1997-10-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres257/BILLS-105hres257rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:32:37Z. 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.257 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.257, 105th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 901) 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/105th-congress/house-resolution/257

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1997-10-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres257/BILLS-105hres257rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:32:37Z. 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.257 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.