PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Congressional Research Service
Version 80 · Reported to Senate without amendment · Mar 5, 2003
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on February 4, 2003. However, because action occurred on the measure, the summary has been expanded.)Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to acquire specified State lands within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park by donation, purchase, or exchange for specified Federal lands of equal value in Wyoming; and (2) if the Secretary or the Governor of the State of Wyoming determines that such Federal lands eligible for exchange are not sufficient or acceptable for the acquisition of all of the State lands, to identify other Federal lands or interests therein in Wyoming for possible exchange, and their estimated value, in a report to specified congressional committees. (Makes such other lands or interests unavailable for exchange unless authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the submission of such report.)Sets forth requirements for appraisal of the value of the eligible Federal lands and State lands. Requires the Secretary and the State to each pay one-half of the appraisal costs.Requires the acquired lands to become part of the Park.Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] · R–WY
Legislative record
A procedural vote is different from passage. Passage in one chamber does not establish enactment. Explore the glossary.
Became Public Law No: 108-32.
Became Public Law No: 108-32.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 4 (Roll no. 248). (text: CR H5028)
House roll call 248 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 4 (Roll no. 248).(text: CR H5028)
House roll call 248 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5030-5031)
POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on S. 273, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Udall of New Mexico demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 273.
Rule provides for consideration of S. 222 and S. 273. S. 222 shall be debatable 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S.222. Provides one motion to recommit, with or without instructions, for S. 222. The rule further provides that S. 273 shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S. 273. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit,
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 258. (consideration: CR H5028-5029)
Rule H. Res. 258 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 258 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 222 and S. 273. S. 222 shall be debatable 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S.222. Provides one motion to recommit, with or without instructions, for S. 222. The rule further provides that S. 273 shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S. 273. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit,
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 217 - 198 (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H4804)
House roll call 231 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 217 - 198 (Roll no. 231).(text: CR H4804)
House roll call 231 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4810)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 273.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4804-4806)
Mrs. Cubin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4879-4880; text as passed Senate: CR S4879-4880)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4879-4880; text as passed Senate: CR S4879-4880)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-14.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-14.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1873)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1872-1873)
Introduced in Senate
Primary sources
Text links open the official source. We currently store references to these documents.
Source last updated: Sep 8, 2026. Consult Congress.gov for the current record.
AI Conversation Starters
Choose a perspective, copy a prompt, and paste it into your preferred AI. Each prompt includes the bill version and available official source links, and asks for counterarguments as well as supporting evidence.
Analyze S.273 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.
Examine S.273 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.
Examine S.273 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.
Examine S.273 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.