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H.R. 837 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Crane, Elijah (R-AZ) (Introduced 01/31/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.75 · 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; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/04/2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/31/2025)
This bill directs the Forest Service to convey specified property to Gila County, Arizona, upon the county's submission of a written request for such conveyance. The property, identified as the Gila County Area, consists of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
The county must use the land for the purposes of serving and supporting veterans. If any land conveyed under this bill ceases to be used for such purpose, all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Forest Service.
The conveyance must be made with a quitclaim deed and without consideration (value, such as payment, provided in exchange for the property).
The Forest Service must not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the county under such conveyance.
As a condition of the conveyance, the county must pay all the costs associated with the conveyance, including any (1) surveys, (2) environmental analysis or resource survey required under federal law, and (3) analysis required to comply with certain provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act.
119 HR 837 EH: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. 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. 837
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
1.Conveyance of Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CountyThe term County means Gila County, Arizona. (2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Pleasant Valley Admin Site Proposal and dated September 23, 2021. (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) 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). (c)Description of property (1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Gila County Area on the map, consisting of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest 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 be— (1)subject to valid existing rights; (2)made without consideration; (3)made by quitclaim deed; and (4)subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be 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); (2)any environmental analysis or resource survey required under Federal law; and (3)any analysis required to comply with division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act). (f)Environmental conditionsNotwithstanding section 120(h)(3)(A) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A)), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the County under subsection (b). (g)Use of landThe land conveyed to the county under subsection (b) shall be used by the County only for the purposes of serving and supporting veterans of the Armed Forces. (h)ReversionIf any land conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (g), all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Secretary. Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 837 IH: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-31 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. 837IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 31, 2025Mr. Crane introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.1.Conveyance of Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CountyThe term County means Gila County, Arizona.(2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Pleasant Valley Admin Site Proposal and dated September 23, 2021.(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) 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).(c)Description of property(1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Gila County Area on the map, consisting of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest 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 be—(1)subject to valid existing rights;(2)made without consideration;(3)made by quitclaim deed; and(4)subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be 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); (2)any environmental analysis or resource survey required under Federal law; and(3)any analysis required to comply with division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act).(f)Environmental conditionsNotwithstanding section 120(h)(3)(A) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A)), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the County under subsection (b).(g)Use of landThe land conveyed to the county under subsection (b) shall be used by the County only for the purposes of serving and supporting veterans of the Armed Forces.(h)ReversionIf any land conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (g), all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Secretary.
119 HR 837 : To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-06 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. 837IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 6 (legislative day, February 5), 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.1.Conveyance of Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CountyThe term County means Gila County, Arizona.(2)MapThe term map means the map entitled Pleasant Valley Admin Site Proposal and dated September 23, 2021.(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) 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).(c)Description of property(1)In generalThe property referred to in subsection (b) is the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as Gila County Area on the map, consisting of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest 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 be—(1)subject to valid existing rights;(2)made without consideration;(3)made by quitclaim deed; and(4)subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be 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); (2)any environmental analysis or resource survey required under Federal law; and(3)any analysis required to comply with division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act).(f)Environmental conditionsNotwithstanding section 120(h)(3)(A) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A)), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the County under subsection (b).(g)Use of landThe land conveyed to the county under subsection (b) shall be used by the County only for the purposes of serving and supporting veterans of the Armed Forces.(h)ReversionIf any land conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (g), all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Secretary. Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H480-481) |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 837. |
| 02/05/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H480) |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H480) |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 02/06/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 02/04/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. |
| Title Type | Title |
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| Display Title | To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
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| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 02/04/2026 Markup By |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 02/06/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/31/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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