A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the personal representative of the estate of Fred Steffens of Big Horn County, Wyoming, certain land comprising the Steffens family property.

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 23, 1997

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain property in Wyoming to a named representative of a specified individual's estate.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] · R–WY

Committees

Natural Resources Committee
Energy and Natural Resources Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]

Legislative record

Actions

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Jul 17, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Jul 14, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jul 14, 1998
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 14, 1998
Received in the House.
Jun 25, 1998
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 25, 1998
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 30, 1997
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
Oct 30, 1997
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-125. Additional views filed.
Oct 30, 1997
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-125. Additional views filed.
Oct 23, 1997
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Department of the Interior.
Oct 22, 1997
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 25, 1997
Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-325.
Sep 23, 1997
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
May 27, 1997
Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
May 23, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 23, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5109-5110)
May 23, 1997
Introduced in Senate

Primary sources

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Referred in House · Jul 14, 1998 Formatted Text PDF
Engrossed in Senate · Jun 25, 1998 Formatted Text PDF
Reported to Senate · Oct 30, 1997 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate · May 23, 1997 Formatted Text PDF

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Analyze S.799 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 S.799, 105th Congress: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the personal representative of the estate of Fred Steffens of Big Horn County, Wyoming, certain land comprising the Steffens family property.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-bill/799

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1998-07-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/s799/BILLS-105s799rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:09:59Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.799 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 S.799, 105th Congress: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the personal representative of the estate of Fred Steffens of Big Horn County, Wyoming, certain land comprising the Steffens family property.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-bill/799

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1998-07-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/s799/BILLS-105s799rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:09:59Z. 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 S.799 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 S.799, 105th Congress: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the personal representative of the estate of Fred Steffens of Big Horn County, Wyoming, certain land comprising the Steffens family property.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-bill/799

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1998-07-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/s799/BILLS-105s799rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:09:59Z. 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 S.799 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 S.799, 105th Congress: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the personal representative of the estate of Fred Steffens of Big Horn County, Wyoming, certain land comprising the Steffens family property.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-bill/799

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 1998-07-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/s799/BILLS-105s799rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:09:59Z. 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 S.799 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.