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Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2026

H.R. 1829 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1829119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/04/2025REP. CRANER-AZ · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.75 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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Latest Action07/23/2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.
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Introduced in House (03/04/2025)

Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025

This bill requires the Forest Service to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to Navajo County and Apache County, Arizona. The counties must use the land as cemeteries.

As a condition of each conveyance, the counties must pay all associated costs, including the costs of surveys and environmental analyses.

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Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 1829 EH: Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1829

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025.

2.Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Navajo County, Arizona (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CountyThe term County means Navajo County, Arizona. (2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Pinedale Cemetery Expansion and dated May 23, 2022. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b)Conveyance requiredSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c)(1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c)(1). (c)Property described (1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is— (A)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Exist. Cemetery on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and (B)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Proposed Expansion on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona. (2)Map (A)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (B)AvailabilityA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. (3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall— (1)be subject to valid existing rights; (2)be made without consideration; (3)be made by quitclaim deed; (4)not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and (5)be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)Costs of conveyanceAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of— (1)a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and (2)any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law. (f)Required use as cemeteryThe property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery. (g)ReversionIf the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States.

3.Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Apache County, Arizona (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CountyThe term County means Apache County, Arizona. (2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Exhibit, Alpine Cemetery Townsite and dated October, 2019. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b)Conveyance requiredSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c)(1) not later than 365 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c)(1). (c)Property described (1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is— (A)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the Existing Alpine Cemetery on the map, consisting of approximately 2.56 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and (B)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the Proposed Townsite Tract on the map, consisting of approximately 8.06 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona. (2)Map (A)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (B)AvailabilityA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. (3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall— (1)be subject to valid existing rights; (2)be made without consideration; (3)be made by quitclaim deed; (4)not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and (5)be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)Costs of conveyanceAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of— (1)a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and (2)any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law. (f)Required use as cemeteryThe property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery. (g)ReversionIf the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States. Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 1829 IH: Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1829IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 4, 2025Mr. Crane introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025.

2.Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Navajo County, Arizona (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CountyThe term County means Navajo County, Arizona. (2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Pinedale Cemetery Expansion and dated May 23, 2022. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b)Conveyance requiredSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c)(1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c)(1). (c)Property described (1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is— (A)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Exist. Cemetery on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and (B)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Proposed Expansion on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona. (2)Map (A)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (B)AvailabilityA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. (3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall— (1)be subject to valid existing rights; (2)be made without consideration; (3)be made by quitclaim deed; (4)not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and (5)be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)Costs of conveyanceAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of— (1)a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and (2)any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law. (f)Required use as cemeteryThe property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery. (g)ReversionIf the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States.

3.Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Apache County, Arizona (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CountyThe term County means Apache County, Arizona. (2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Exhibit, Alpine Cemetery Townsite and dated October, 2019. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b)Conveyance requiredSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c)(1) not later than 365 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c)(1). (c)Property described (1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is— (A)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the Existing Alpine Cemetery on the map, consisting of approximately 2.56 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and (B)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the Proposed Townsite Tract on the map, consisting of approximately 8.06 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona. (2)Map (A)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (B)AvailabilityA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. (3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall— (1)be subject to valid existing rights; (2)be made without consideration; (3)be made by quitclaim deed; (4)not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and (5)be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)Costs of conveyanceAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of— (1)a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and (2)any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law. (f)Required use as cemeteryThe property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery. (g)ReversionIf the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 1829 : Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1829IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 14, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025.

2.Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Navajo County, Arizona(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CountyThe term County means Navajo County, Arizona.(2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Pinedale Cemetery Expansion and dated May 23, 2022. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.(b)Conveyance requiredSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c)(1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c)(1).(c)Property described(1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is—(A)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Exist. Cemetery on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and(B)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Proposed Expansion on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona.(2)Map(A)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.(B)AvailabilityA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.(3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall—(1)be subject to valid existing rights;(2)be made without consideration; (3)be made by quitclaim deed;(4)not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and(5)be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)Costs of conveyanceAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of—(1)a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and(2)any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law.(f)Required use as cemeteryThe property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery.(g)ReversionIf the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States.

3.Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Apache County, Arizona(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CountyThe term County means Apache County, Arizona.(2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Exhibit, Alpine Cemetery Townsite and dated October, 2019. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.(b)Conveyance requiredSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c)(1) not later than 365 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c)(1).(c)Property described(1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is—(A)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the Existing Alpine Cemetery on the map, consisting of approximately 2.56 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and(B)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the Proposed Townsite Tract on the map, consisting of approximately 8.06 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona. (2)Map(A)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.(B)AvailabilityA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.(3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall—(1)be subject to valid existing rights;(2)be made without consideration; (3)be made by quitclaim deed;(4)not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and(5)be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)Costs of conveyanceAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of—(1)a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and(2)any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law.(f)Required use as cemeteryThe property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery.(g)ReversionIf the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States. Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in Senate (RS)

119 HR 1829 RS: Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 493119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 1829IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 14, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesJuly 23, 2026Reported by Mr. Lee, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicAN ACTTo require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025.

2.Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Navajo County, Arizona(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CountyThe term County means Navajo County, Arizona.(2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Pinedale Cemetery Expansion and dated May 23, 2022. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.(b)Conveyance requiredSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c)(1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c)(1).(c)Property described(1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is—(A)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Exist. Cemetery on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and(B)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Proposed Expansion on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona.(2)Map(A)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.(B)AvailabilityA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.(3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall—(1)be subject to valid existing rights;(2)be made without consideration; (3)be made by quitclaim deed;(4)not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and(5)be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)Costs of conveyanceAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of—(1)a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and(2)any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law.(f)Required use as cemeteryThe property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery.(g)ReversionIf the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States.

3.Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Apache County, Arizona(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CountyThe term County means Apache County, Arizona.(2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Exhibit, Alpine Cemetery Townsite and dated October, 2019. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.(b)Conveyance requiredSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c)(1) not later than 365 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c)(1).(c)Property described(1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is—(A)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the Existing Alpine Cemetery on the map, consisting of approximately 2.56 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and(B)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the Proposed Townsite Tract on the map, consisting of approximately 8.06 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona. (2)Map(A)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.(B)AvailabilityA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.(3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall—(1)be subject to valid existing rights;(2)be made without consideration; (3)be made by quitclaim deed;(4)not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and(5)be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)Costs of conveyanceAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of—(1)a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and(2)any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law.(f)Required use as cemeteryThe property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery.(g)ReversionIf the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2026.

2.Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Navajo County, Arizona(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CountyThe term County means Navajo County, Arizona.(2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Pinedale Cemetery and dated February 18, 2026. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.(b)Conveyance requiredSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c)(1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c)(1).(c)Property described(1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is—(A)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Pinedale Cemetery: Existing on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and(B)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Pinedale Cemetery: Expansion on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona.(2)Map(A)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.(B)AvailabilityA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.(3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall—(1)be subject to valid existing rights;(2)be made without consideration; (3)be made by quitclaim deed;(4)not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and(5)be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)Costs of conveyanceAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of—(1)a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and(2)any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law.(f)Required use as cemeteryThe property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery.(g)ReversionIf the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Secretary, if the Secretary determines that reversion is in the best interest of the United States.

3.Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Apache County, Arizona(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CountyThe term County means Apache County, Arizona.(2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Alpine Cemetery and dated February 18, 2026. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.(b)Conveyance requiredSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c)(1) not later than 365 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c)(1).(c)Property described(1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is—(A)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the Alpine Cemetery: Existing on the map, consisting of approximately 2.00 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and(B)the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the Alpine Cemetery: Expansion on the map, consisting of approximately 6.17 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona. (2)Map(A)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.(B)AvailabilityA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.(3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (d)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (b) shall—(1)be subject to valid existing rights;(2)be made without consideration; (3)be made by quitclaim deed;(4)not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and(5)be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (e)Costs of conveyanceAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of—(1)a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and(2)any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law.(f)Required use as cemeteryThe property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery.(g)ReversionIf the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Secretary, if the Secretary determines that reversion is in the best interest of the United States. July 23, 2026Reported with an amendment

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All Actions (15)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/04/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/04/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/04/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
05/13/2025House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
05/13/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1975-1976)
05/13/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1829.
05/13/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1975-1976)
05/13/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1975-1976)
05/13/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/14/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
02/12/2026SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
03/04/2026SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
07/23/2026Library of CongressCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
07/23/2026SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
07/23/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleApache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2026
Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateApache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2026
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textApache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseApache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as IntroducedApache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

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Cosponsors (0)

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Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee07/23/2026 Reported By
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee03/04/2026 Markup By
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee05/14/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee03/04/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

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Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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