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Russian River Land Act

Public Law 107-362 · H.R. 3048 · 107th Congress · began in the House

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Dec 19, 2002 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Don Young (R-AK)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Russian River Land Act - Ratifies the terms, conditions, covenants, and procedures set forth in the Russian River Section 14(h)(1) Selection Agreement (the "Agreement") between Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (the Corporation), and the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior.

Subjects the ratification of section five of the Agreement to the following conditions: (1) the Fish and Wildlife Service shall consult with interested parties when developing an exchange under such section; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to Congress copies of the agreement implementing any exchange under such section at least 30 days before the exchange becomes effective.

Declares that if any terms of the Agreement conflict with any other provision of law, the Agreement's terms shall take precedence, and authorizes the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to take all actions required under the terms of the Agreement.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Office of State and Private Forestry, for the Corporation for: (1) costs for the planning and design of the Joint Visitor's Interpretive Center; (2) planning and design of the Sqilantnu Archeological Research Center; and (3) construction of these facilities.

Limits to one percent of appropriated funds the amount that may be used to reimburse the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe for the costs they incur in assisting the Corporation to plan and design the Visitor's Center and the Archaeological Center.

Committees

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.

  1. Dec 19, 2002Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 107-362.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 9, 2002PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Nov 20, 2002FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Sep 11, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jul 31, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jul 23, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Jul 22, 2002FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  9. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. FloorFloor · Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  11. Jul 15, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jun 26, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jun 5, 2002CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Natural Resources Committee
  14. Oct 4, 2001CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  15. 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.