Small Cemetery Conveyance Act

Hozzl · 2026-03-17T08:05:53Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4284 Small Cemetery Conveyance Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/17/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4284

H.R. 4284, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Small Tract Act of 1983 to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer specific cemeteries without compensation. The bill may include provisions related to this conveyance and potentially address additional matters outlined in the bill's text.

Congressional Summary of HR 4284

Small Cemetery Conveyance Act

This bill authorizes the Forest Service to convey, without a payment or exchange in land, a cemetery to a state government, local government, Indian tribe, or certain community land grant that has a bona fide interest or historic claim to the cemetery. This authorization applies to up to 40 acres of land that was used, or previously used, as a cemetery, including up to 1 acre adjacent to the land used as a cemetery.

The conveyed land must continue to be used as a cemetery. If it is not used for that purpose, the Forest Service may revert the land and any improvements back to the United States.

The Forest Service may waive certain conveyance costs upon the demonstrated need of a state government, local government, Indian tribe, or community land grant.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4284

Bill HR 4284 is currently in the status of Passed in House since March 16, 2026. Bill HR 4284 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 2, 2025. Bill HR 4284's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 16, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4284

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4284

To amend the Small Tract Act of 1983 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to convey, without consideration, certain cemeteries, and for other purposes.

Comments

Chase McCullough

599

6 months ago

Can't believe they finally passed this! What's the long term impact gonna be?

Waylon Woodruff

653

6 months ago

This bill is so important for small cemeteries, it will help them with land issues and make sure they can keep their history alive. I don't understand why people are against it, it's just common sense. This bill will have a positive impact on our communities and I fully support it. Short term, this bill will bring much needed relief to small cemeteries and their caretakers.