R.S. 2477 Rights-Of-Way Recognition Act

Summary

R.S. 2477 Rights-Of-Way Recognition Act - Expresses congressional intent with respect to the nature of authorized rights-of-way granted and accepted for the construction of highways (routes over which the public has a right of passage, including routes used for travel, such as roads for motorized vehicles, carriage ways, navigable rivers, trails, and footpaths) over public lands not reserved for public uses under former section 2477 of the Revised Statutes. Describes the protocols that shall apply with respect to maintenance, repairs, and improvements of R.S. 2477 highways. Acknowledges and recognizes public rights-of-way over federal land (or any federal-land portion of a public right-of-way over both federal and non-federal land) for highways shown in certain official governmental maps and aerial photographs as having validly vested under R.S. 2477 and disclaims all right, title, and interest with respect thereto.

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Timeline

1. 29 September 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 September 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 September 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 October 2006

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

   Source: Committee

5. 16 October 2006

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 29 September 2006 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 September 2006

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 September 2006

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 September 2006

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Sponsors

• Stevan Pearce · R · Sponsor
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