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H.R. 655 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Bentz, Cliff (R-OR) (Introduced 01/23/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.48 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/15/2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/23/2025)
The Dalles Watershed Development Act
This bill provides for the conveyance of approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land located in the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon from the Forest Service to the City of The Dalles, Oregon. If the city requests Interior to convey the land within a year of this bill's enactment, then the Forest Service must convey the land to the city as soon as practicable.
The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed must be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Forest Service.
The conveyance must be (1) subject to valid existing rights; (2) made without consideration (i.e., made without the transfer of value, such as money); (3) made by a quitclaim deed; and (4) subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Forest Service determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
As a condition of the conveyance, the city must pay the costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of a survey.
119 HR 655 EH: Dalles Watershed Development Act 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. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 655
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the City of The Dalles, Oregon.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Dalles Watershed Development Act.
2.Definitions In this Act: (1)CityThe term City means the City of The Dalles, Oregon. (2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
3.The Dalles conveyance (a)In generalIf, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the City submits a written request to the Secretary for conveyance of the land described in subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, convey to the City, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to such land. (b)Description of land (1)In generalThe land described in this paragraph is the parcel of real property generally depicted as parcel A on the map, consisting of approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land located in the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon. (2)Map (A)DefinitionIn this section, the term map means the map entitled The Dalles Conveyance Parcel A and dated November 4, 2024. (B)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (C)Availability of mapA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of Forest Service. (3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. (c)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (a) shall be— (1)subject to valid existing rights; (2)made without consideration; (3)made by quitclaim deed; and (4)subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d)Administrative costsAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of a survey under subsection (b)(3). (e)Use of conveyed land (1)In generalThe land conveyed to the City under subsection (a) shall be used by the City for public purposes, including for municipal water supply and use and related infrastructure needs or expansions. (2)ReversionIf the land conveyed under subsection (a) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of paragraph (1), all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States. Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 655 IH: The Dalles Watershed Development Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-23 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. 655IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 23, 2025Mr. Bentz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the City of The Dalles, Oregon.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the The Dalles Watershed Development Act.
2.Definitions In this Act:(1)CityThe term City means the City of The Dalles, Oregon.(2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.3.The Dalles conveyance(a)In generalIf, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the City submits a written request to the Secretary for conveyance of the land described in subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, convey to the City, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to such land.(b)Description of land(1)In generalThe land described in this paragraph is the parcel of real property generally depicted as parcel A on the map, consisting of approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land located in the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon.(2)Map(A)DefinitionIn this section, the term map means the map entitled The Dalles Conveyance Parcel A and dated November 4, 2024.(B)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (C)Availability of mapA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of Forest Service.(3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.(c)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (a) shall be—(1)subject to valid existing rights;(2)made without consideration; (3)made by quitclaim deed; and (4)subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.(d)Administrative costsAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of a survey under subsection (b)(3).
119 HR 655 : Dalles Watershed Development Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-10 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. 655IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the City of The Dalles, Oregon.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Dalles Watershed Development Act.
2.Definitions In this Act:(1)CityThe term City means the City of The Dalles, Oregon.(2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.3.The Dalles conveyance(a)In generalIf, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the City submits a written request to the Secretary for conveyance of the land described in subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, convey to the City, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to such land.(b)Description of land(1)In generalThe land described in this paragraph is the parcel of real property generally depicted as parcel A on the map, consisting of approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land located in the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon.(2)Map(A)DefinitionIn this section, the term map means the map entitled The Dalles Conveyance Parcel A and dated November 4, 2024.(B)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (C)Availability of mapA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of Forest Service.(3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.(c)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (a) shall be—(1)subject to valid existing rights;(2)made without consideration; (3)made by quitclaim deed; and (4)subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.(d)Administrative costsAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of a survey under subsection (b)(3).(e)Use of conveyed land(1)In generalThe land conveyed to the City under subsection (a) shall be used by the City for public purposes, including for municipal water supply and use and related infrastructure needs or expansions. (2)ReversionIf the land conveyed under subsection (a) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of paragraph (1), all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States.Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 655 RH: Dalles Watershed Development Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 233119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 655[Report No. 119–277]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 23, 2025Mr. Bentz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 23, 2025A BILLTo direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the City of The Dalles, Oregon.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Dalles Watershed Development Act.
2.Definitions In this Act:(1)CityThe term City means the City of The Dalles, Oregon.(2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.3.The Dalles conveyance(a)In generalIf, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the City submits a written request to the Secretary for conveyance of the land described in subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, convey to the City, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to such land.(b)Description of land(1)In generalThe land described in this paragraph is the parcel of real property generally depicted as parcel A on the map, consisting of approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land located in the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon.(2)Map(A)DefinitionIn this section, the term map means the map entitled The Dalles Conveyance Parcel A and dated November 4, 2024.(B)Minor errorsThe Secretary may correct minor errors in the map. (C)Availability of mapA copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of Forest Service.(3)SurveyThe exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.(c)Terms and conditionsThe conveyance under subsection (a) shall be—(1)subject to valid existing rights;(2)made without consideration; (3)made by quitclaim deed; and (4)subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.(d)Administrative costsAs a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of a survey under subsection (b)(3).(e)Use of conveyed land(1)In generalThe land conveyed to the City under subsection (a) shall be used by the City for public purposes, including for municipal water supply and use and related infrastructure needs or expansions. (2)ReversionIf the land conveyed under subsection (a) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of paragraph (1), all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States.September 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/23/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 04/23/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. |
| 04/29/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-277. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-277. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 233. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Hurd (CO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5075-5076) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 655. |
| 12/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5075) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5075) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/10/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 07/15/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Dalles Watershed Development Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Dalles Watershed Development Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the City of The Dalles, Oregon. |
| Display Title | Dalles Watershed Development Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Dalles Watershed Development Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | The Dalles Watershed Development Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the City of The Dalles, Oregon. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 12/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 09/15/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 06/25/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 06/25/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/23/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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