Bill would hand Crossett Experimental Forest to Arkansas for free
In markupH.R. 10136Latest action
Sponsor: Bruce Westerman · Representative · AR
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Official title: Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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Arkansas could get the Crossett Experimental Forest free from the federal government if it requests it within 180 days.
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What does this do?
The bill transfers the Crossett Experimental Forest in Arkansas, including the R.R. Reynolds Research Natural Area, from federal to state ownership at no cost if Arkansas requests it within 180 days. Arkansas must rename it "Crossett State Forest," manage it under state forest laws, and keep it available for research, education, and demonstration, including continued access for two University of Arkansas institutions. The federal government could reclaim the land if Arkansas fails to meet these conditions after notice and a 180-day fix period.
Who does it affect?
Affects the U.S. Forest Service, the State of Arkansas, and the University of Arkansas at Monticello and its Division of Agriculture.
Why does it matter?
The transfer shifts control of the land from federal to state hands while attempting to preserve its research and educational use, affecting nearby residents, researchers, and students.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Aug 20, 2026.
After that text, a committee agreed on Sep 15, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 20, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 15, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.