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To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5409
Bill 117 hr 5409, 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 site is currently under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service and is used for administrative purposes related to managing the surrounding national forest land.
The bill specifies that the conveyance of the site to Gila County must be done at no cost to the county, and that the county must use the site for public purposes that are consistent with the management of national forest land. This could include using the site for administrative offices, visitor centers, or other public services related to the national forest.
Supporters of the bill argue that transferring ownership of the site to Gila County will allow for more efficient and effective management of the land, as the county is more familiar with the needs and priorities of the local community. They also believe that the county will be better equipped to provide public services at the site. Opponents of the bill may argue that transferring ownership of the site could lead to potential conflicts of interest or mismanagement of the land. They may also be concerned about the potential loss of federal oversight and control over the site. 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 land from the federal government to a local county in Arizona. The bill aims to ensure that the site continues to be used for public purposes related to the management of national forest land.
The bill specifies that the conveyance of the site to Gila County must be done at no cost to the county, and that the county must use the site for public purposes that are consistent with the management of national forest land. This could include using the site for administrative offices, visitor centers, or other public services related to the national forest.
Supporters of the bill argue that transferring ownership of the site to Gila County will allow for more efficient and effective management of the land, as the county is more familiar with the needs and priorities of the local community. They also believe that the county will be better equipped to provide public services at the site. Opponents of the bill may argue that transferring ownership of the site could lead to potential conflicts of interest or mismanagement of the land. They may also be concerned about the potential loss of federal oversight and control over the site. 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 land from the federal government to a local county in Arizona. The bill aims to ensure that the site continues to be used for public purposes related to the management of national forest land.
Congressional Summary of HR 5409
This bill directs the Forest Service to convey specified property to Gila County, Arizona, upon the county's submission of a written request for such conveyance. The property, identified as the Gila County Area, consists of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
The conveyance shall be made without consideration.
The Forest Service shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the county under such conveyance.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5409
Bill HR 5409 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2021. Bill HR 5409 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2021. Bill HR 5409's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. as of October 1, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5409
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5409
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5409
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
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