Bill > HR837

This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona to Gila County, with specific conditions and requirements. The conveyance must occur within 180 days of the bill's enactment if the County submits a written request, and will be made without monetary compensation through a quitclaim deed. The County is responsible for paying all associated costs, including surveys, environmental analyses, and historic preservation assessments. The land must be used exclusively for serving and supporting veterans, and if the County uses the land for any other purpose, ownership of the property will automatically revert back to the United States government. The bill includes provisions for minor map corrections and requires a precise survey to determine the exact acreage and legal description of the land. The conveyance is subject to existing valid rights and will be done under terms that protect the interests of the United States, with the Secretary retaining discretion over the potential reversion of the land if its use changes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/837/all-info