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Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2024

12/16/2024, 7:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3047

Bill 118 hr 3047, also known as the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that focuses on the transfer of certain federal lands to Apache County and Navajo County in Arizona. The bill aims to convey approximately 5,935 acres of land from the Bureau of Land Management to the two counties for various purposes, including economic development, infrastructure improvement, and conservation efforts.

The land transfer outlined in the bill is intended to benefit the local communities in Apache County and Navajo County by providing them with greater control and access to the land for development projects and other initiatives. The bill also includes provisions for the protection of cultural and natural resources on the transferred lands, ensuring that they are preserved for future generations.

Overall, the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2023 seeks to promote responsible land management and economic growth in the region while also safeguarding important cultural and environmental assets. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards empowering local communities and promoting sustainable development in Arizona.

Congressional Summary of HR 3047

Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2023

This bill requires the Forest Service to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to Navajo County and Apache County, Arizona.

As a condition of each conveyance the counties must pay all associated costs, including the costs of surveys and environmental analyses.

Current Status of Bill HR 3047

Bill HR 3047 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3047 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023.  Bill HR 3047's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 709. as of December 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3047

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3047

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3047

Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2023
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.
Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2023

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