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Greens Creek Land Exchange Act of 1995

Public Law 104-123 · H.R. 1266 · 104th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Apr 1, 1996 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Don Young (R-AK)

Cosponsors (1): Rep. George Miller

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Greens Creek Land Exchange Act of 1995 - Ratifies (allowing for necessary modification or amendment) the agreement entered into between the United States and the Kennecott Greens Creek Mining Company (KGCMC) providing the terms under which the Greens Creek mining claims may be explored and developed. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, in furtherance of agreement purposes, to acquire lands within conservation system units in the Tongass National Forest, to be administered as part of the National Forest System. Establishes in the Treasury the Greens Creek Land Exchange Account, depositing into the Account certain royalties received under the agreement. Authorizes Account funds to be used for land acquisition purposes under this Act. Makes the lands and interests conveyed to KGCMC under the agreement available for mining and related activities under the agreement. Provides reverter and rescission rights.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 17 actions.

  1. Apr 1, 1996Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 104-123.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Mar 21, 1996PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Mar 19, 1996FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. Oct 19, 1995CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Sep 21, 1995CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Sep 12, 1995CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. May 17, 1995CommitteeCommittee · Referred to National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. May 16, 1995CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. May 15, 1995FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  12. FloorFloor · Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  13. May 9, 1995CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  14. Apr 5, 1995CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  15. Mar 30, 1995CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Natural Resources Committee
  16. Mar 16, 1995CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  17. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.