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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 25, 2003
Idaho Panhandle National Forest Improvement Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System parcels in Idaho, and use the proceeds for acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of: (1) a new ranger station in the Silver Valley portion of the Panhandle National Forest; or (2) other facilities in such Forest.
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Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] · R–ID
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Became Public Law No: 108-436.
Became Public Law No: 108-436.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9837-9838)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9837-9838)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 434.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9837-9838)
Mr. Gibbons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-740.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-740.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15865-15872; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15867; text as passed Senate: CR S15868)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15865-15872; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15867; text as passed Senate: CR S15868)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/29/03 legislative day 07/21/03 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-132.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/29/03 legislative day 07/21/03 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-132.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-80.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2703)
Introduced in Senate
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