Bill > S700

This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land in the Tonto National Forest, located in Arizona, to Gila County free of charge, subject to certain conditions. The conveyance is contingent upon the county submitting a written request within 180 days of the Act's enactment and must be done by quitclaim deed while preserving existing rights. The county will be responsible for covering all associated costs, including surveys, environmental analyses, and historic preservation assessments. The land must be used exclusively to support and serve veterans of the Armed Forces, and if the county fails to adhere to this requirement, the property will automatically revert to the United States government. The transfer is based on a specific map dated September 23, 2021, which depicts the "Gila County Area" and will be kept on file in Forest Service offices. The Secretary retains the ability to correct minor errors in the map, and the exact acreage will be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/700/all-info