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Idaho Panhandle National Forest Improvement Act of 2004

Public Law 108-436 · S. 434 · 108th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Dec 3, 2004 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Sen. Larry Craig (R-ID)

Cosponsors (1): Sen. Mike Crapo

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Idaho Panhandle National Forest Improvement Act of 2004 - 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 Idaho Panhandle National Forest; or (2) other facilities in such Forest, to the extent that funds exceed amounts necessary for the ranger station.

Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 29 actions.

  1. Dec 3, 2004Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 108-436.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Nov 22, 2004FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Nov 17, 2004FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 434.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. FloorFloor · Mr. Gibbons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Oct 6, 2004CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458.
  10. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-740.
  11. Sep 15, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  12. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Discharged.
  14. Apr 28, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  16. Dec 2, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
  18. Nov 25, 2003FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  19. FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  20. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
  21. Nov 24, 2003FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  22. Aug 26, 2003CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.
  23. CommitteeCommittee · 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.
  24. Jul 23, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  25. Jun 12, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-80.
  26. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  27. Feb 25, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  28. CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2703)
  29. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.