To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.

2/3/2025, 11:55 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill 119 hr 837, also known as the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site Conveyance Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to transfer ownership of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site from the Secretary of Agriculture to Gila County, Arizona.

The Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site is currently under the jurisdiction of the United States Forest Service, which is a part of the Department of Agriculture. The site is located in Gila County, Arizona, and is used for administrative purposes related to the management of the surrounding forest land.

If this bill is passed, ownership of the site will be transferred to Gila County, Arizona. This transfer of ownership is intended to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency in the management of the site. It is also seen as a way to promote local control and decision-making in the management of public lands. Overall, the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site Conveyance Act is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to transfer ownership of a specific piece of federal land to a local government entity. The bill does not appear to be controversial and is likely to have bipartisan support in Congress.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 837

Introduced on
2025-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/31/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill 119 hr 837, also known as the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site Conveyance Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to transfer ownership of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site from the Secretary of Agriculture to Gila County, Arizona.

The Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site is currently under the jurisdiction of the United States Forest Service, which is a part of the Department of Agriculture. The site is located in Gila County, Arizona, and is used for administrative purposes related to the management of the surrounding forest land.

If this bill is passed, ownership of the site will be transferred to Gila County, Arizona. This transfer of ownership is intended to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency in the management of the site. It is also seen as a way to promote local control and decision-making in the management of public lands. Overall, the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site Conveyance Act is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to transfer ownership of a specific piece of federal land to a local government entity. The bill does not appear to be controversial and is likely to have bipartisan support in Congress.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

APPROVED
VL
Vera Long
@lemon_verbena_yuzu_cluny75016
I don't care about this bill, just do it already. It won't affect me at all.

APPROVED
AH
Amani Heller
@duqqa_nut_nut32026
This bill is just not right. It's gonna hurt a lot of folks, including me. I don't like it one bit. #sad

APPROVED
AT
Anya Tyler
@jackfruit_harissa_quatre_pices98138
I don't see why they need to give away that land to Gila County. Seems like a waste of resources. Did you know that the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site has been managed by the Forest Service since 1905?

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/31/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.