Bill would give Gila County, Arizona 233 acres for veterans use
Passed both chambersH.R. 837Latest action
Sponsor: Elijah Crane · Representative · AZ
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Official title: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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HR 837 would transfer a 232.9-acre Forest Service site in Tonto National Forest to Gila County, Arizona, free of charge, for veterans services.
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What does this do?
HR 837 requires the U.S. Forest Service to transfer the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site, about 232.9 acres in Tonto National Forest, to Gila County, Arizona. The county must request the land in writing within 180 days of the law taking effect. The land is restricted to use serving military veterans, or it reverts to federal ownership.
Who does it affect?
Gila County, Arizona, its local government, and area veterans who may use facilities on the site are directly affected. The U.S. Forest Service and federal taxpayers are also affected, since federal land would move out of national forest control.
Why does it matter?
The transfer permanently removes this parcel from federal forest management and shifts responsibility and oversight to the county, with no federal environmental guarantees attached to the land's condition.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Land transferred free of charge
- County pays survey and review costs
- No federal environmental guarantees included
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Based on the “Reported to Senate” text of Sep 17, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 31, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's deskYou are here · Sep 30, 2026
Right now: both chambers have passed it. It goes to the president next.
Latest action: — Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5226)