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Bill100th CongressFiled Mar 10, 1987Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1495

Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Mar 10, 1988)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 100-297)

Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act - Designates specified lands in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee as the Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness. Sets forth requirements with respect to the management of the wilderness area, including rights and easements, cemeteries, and roads and trails. Provides that the designation of such area shall not affect motorized recreation or other activities on Fontana Reservoir. Authorizes the Tennessee Valley Authority to retain only those rights and easements in such area which are necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Fontana Reservoir and Dam and associated transmission lines which involve lands outside such area.

Provides for the settlement of all claims of Swain County, North Carolina, against the United States under the agreement of July 30, 1943, providing for construction of a road along the north shore of Fontana Reservoir.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedJun 23, 1988

Star Print ordered Report 100-297.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11](D-NC)Sponsor
39 cosponsors35 D4 R
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  1. Jun 23, 1988Floor

    Star Print ordered Report 100-297.

  2. Jun 21, 1988Floor

    Second cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54-42. Record Vote No: 195.

  3. Jun 20, 1988Floor

    First cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49-35. Record Vote No: 192.

  4. Jun 17, 1988Floor

    Second cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate.

  5. Jun 17, 1988Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

  6. Jun 16, 1988Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

  7. Jun 16, 1988Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate.

  8. Mar 10, 1988Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 580.

  9. Mar 10, 1988Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Mar 4, 88 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-297. Minority views filed.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Mar 10, 1988Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Mar 4, 88 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-297. Minority views filed.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Feb 25, 1988Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 693 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Oct 23, 1987Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, OMB, Tennessee Valley Authority.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Oct 1, 1987Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  14. Oct 1, 1987IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Sep 29, 1987FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  16. Sep 29, 1987Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  17. Sep 29, 1987FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  18. Sep 29, 1987CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 195.

  19. Sep 29, 1987CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-318.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Sep 29, 1987Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-318.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jul 29, 1987CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jul 29, 1987CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jul 29, 1987CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands Discharged.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  24. Jul 23, 1987CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jun 25, 1987CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  26. Mar 26, 1987CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Mar 18, 1987CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  28. Mar 10, 1987IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Mar 10, 1987IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Mar 10, 1987IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Mar 10, 198801
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 100-297)

Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act - Designates specified lands in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee as the Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness. Sets forth requirements with respect to the management of the wilderness area, including rights and easements, cemeteries, and roads and trails. Provides that the designation of such area shall not affect motorized recreation or other activities on Fontana Reservoir. Authorizes the Tennessee Valley Authority to retain only those rights and easements in such area which are necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Fontana Reservoir and Dam and associated transmission lines which involve lands outside such area.

Provides for the settlement of all claims of Swain County, North Carolina, against the United States under the agreement of July 30, 1943, providing for construction of a road along the north shore of Fontana Reservoir.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 29, 198717
(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 100-318)

Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act - Designates specified lands in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee as the Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness. Sets forth requirements with respect to the management of the wilderness area, including rights and easements. Authorizes the Tennessee Valley Authority to retain only those rights and easements in such area which are necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Fontana Reservoir and Dam and associated transmission facilities.

Provides for the settlement of all claims of Swain County, North Carolina, against the United States under the agreement of July 30, 1943, providing for construction of a road along the north shore of Fontana Reservoir.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed House amendedSep 29, 198736
(Measure passed House, amended)

Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act - Designates specified lands in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee as the Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness. Sets forth requirements with respect to the management of the wilderness area, including rights and easements. Authorizes the Tennessee Valley Authority to retain only those rights and easements in such area which are necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Fontana Reservoir and Dam and associated transmission facilities.

Provides for the settlement of all claims of Swain County, North Carolina, against the United States under the agreement of July 30, 1943, providing for construction of a road along the north shore of Fontana Reservoir.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseMar 10, 198700

Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act - Designates specified lands in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee as the Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness. Sets forth requirements with respect to the management of the wilderness area, including rights and easements.

Provides for the settlement of all claims of Swain County, North Carolina, against the United States under the agreement of July 30, 1943, providing for construction of a road along the north shore of Fontana Reservoir.

Authorizes appropriations.