Gila County could receive 233 acres of Tonto National Forest land for veterans

Q: What does it cost, and who pays?

The county would pay all transfer costs, such as a land survey and any required environmental or historic preservation reviews. The federal government would not guarantee the condition of the land or buildings, including any cleanup of contamination that might be found.

Placed on the calendarS. 700Latest action Jul 23, 2026

Sponsor: Mark Kelly · Senator · AZ

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Official title: A bill 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: February 25, 2025

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The Forest Service would transfer about 233 acres in Tonto National Forest to Gila County, Arizona, for free, and the county would pay the transfer costs.

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What does this do?

The bill would require the Forest Service to transfer about 233 acres inside the Tonto National Forest to Gila County, Arizona, by quitclaim deed at no charge. The land is the site of the old Pleasant Valley Ranger District administrative offices, including the buildings and other improvements. The county must request the land in writing within 180 days after the bill becomes law.

Who does it affect?

The bill mainly affects Gila County, the Forest Service, and local veterans who might use services at the site.

Why does it matter?

The county could use the land only to serve and support military veterans. If it uses the land for anything else, the land can go back to the federal government at the Secretary of Agriculture's discretion.

What does it cost, and who pays?

County pays all transfer costs
No federal cleanup guarantee
Land transferred for free

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Based on the “Reported to Senate” text of Jul 23, 2026.

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IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
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Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.

Latest action: July 23, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.

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