Bill would give Gila County a Tonto National Forest site for veterans

Q: What does it cost, and who pays?

The federal government would transfer the land at no cost, but Gila County must pay for all surveys, environmental reviews, and historic preservation checks, and the land comes with no environmental guarantees.

S. 700119th Congress

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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.

Introduced: February 25, 2025

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On the Senate floor calendarJul 23, 2026

S. 700

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S 700 would transfer 232.9 acres of Forest Service land in Arizona to Gila County for veterans' use only.

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What does this do?

The bill directs the Forest Service to transfer the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site, about 232.9 acres in Tonto National Forest, to Gila County, Arizona at no cost via quitclaim deed. The county must request the land within 180 days of enactment, and the property can only be used to serve military veterans, or ownership could revert to the federal government.

Who does it affect?

Gila County, Arizona, its local government, and veterans who may benefit from services or facilities on the land are directly affected. The Forest Service, which currently manages the site, and nearby residents are also involved.

Why does it matter?

The transfer removes the site from federal administration and restricts its future use to veterans' services, with reversion possible if that use changes. It is a localized land-transfer measure with little effect beyond the county.

What does it cost, and who pays?

Land transferred at no cost
County pays surveys and reviews
No environmental guarantees given

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IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
Senate committee
Senate vote — You are hereJul 23, 2026
House
President's desk

Right now: it's headed for a Senate floor vote. 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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