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HOUSEH.R. 837· 119th Congress

Forest Service to Transfer Arizona Land to Gila County for Veterans Services

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.

Sponsor
Elijah Crane (R-AZ)
Introduced
Jan 31, 2025
Last Action
Sep 17, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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In Committee
Jan 31, 2025
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Passed House
Feb 5, 2025
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Received in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
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Passed Committee
Feb 4, 2026
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Passed Committee
Sep 17, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Feb 5, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 19, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill directs the Forest Service to convey approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land in the Tonto National Forest to Gila County, Arizona upon written request.
  • The land transfer is conditioned on Gila County using the property to serve and support veterans.
  • The conveyance occurs via quitclaim deed with no payment required from the county.
  • If the land ceases to be used for veterans' purposes, all rights revert to the United States at the Forest Service's discretion.
  • Gila County must pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including surveys, environmental analysis, and National Historic Preservation Act compliance documentation.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The Forest Service assumes no liability—the bill specifies it need not provide covenants or warranties for the transferred property.
  • The financial burden of preparing the land transfer falls entirely on Gila County rather than the federal government.
  • The reversion clause creates an enforceable condition: non-compliance with the veterans-use requirement triggers loss of county ownership.
  • The bill's effects on veterans services, local governance, or land management outcomes are not documented in the official summary.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The House passed the bill by voice vote under suspension of rules on February 5, 2025.
  • The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee reported the bill favorably without amendment on September 17, 2026.
  • The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar (No. 660) on September 17, 2026.
  • No scheduled Senate floor vote date is documented.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 17, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 660.
  • Sep 17, 2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
  • Feb 4, 2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  • Feb 4, 2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • Feb 6, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Feb 5, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Feb 5, 2025 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H480)
  • Feb 5, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H480)