S 693 · 100th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act

Introduced 1987-03-10· Sponsored by Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 1495 in lieu of this measure.(1988-02-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats
Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN]TN
Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC]NC