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S 1015 — A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.

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Summary

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. If any land conveyed under this bill ceases to be used for purposes of serving veterans, all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

79 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to S 1015 removes several definitions, provisions regarding a required written request for property conveyance, and conditions for the use of the conveyed land. This change may simplify the process for Gila County, Arizona, to acquire the specified property, which includes a parcel of approximately 232.9 acres. Additionally, the reversion clause concerning the use of the land for veterans has been deleted. This means that there are no longer specific conditions tied to the use of the property for veterans, potentially allowing for a broader range of future uses.

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1015 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1015 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
1015 To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
296 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1015 [Report No.
118-144] To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources December 20, 2023 Reported by Mr.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Manchin, with an amendment [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1.
CONVEYANCE OF PLEASANT VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE SITE TO GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) County.--The term ``County'' means Gila County, Arizona.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled ``Pleasant Valley Admin Site Proposal'' and dated September 24, 2021.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Conveyance Required.--Subject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c).</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Description of Property.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) In general.--The property referred to in subsection (b) is the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as ``Gila County Area'' on the map, consisting of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Map.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) Minor errors.--The Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) Availability.--A copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.</DELETED> <DELETED> (d) Terms and Conditions.--The conveyance under subsection (b) shall be--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) subject to valid existing rights;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) made without consideration;</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) made by quitclaim deed;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Costs of Conveyance.--As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3);
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) any environmental analysis or resource survey required under Federal law.</DELETED> <DELETED> (f) Environmental Conditions.--Notwithstanding section 120(h)(3)(A) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C.
9620(h)(3)(A)), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the County under subsection (c).</DELETED> <DELETED> (g) Reversion.--If any land conveyed under subsection (b) ceases to be used for purposes of serving veterans of the Armed Forces, all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States.</DELETED> SECTION 1.
(b) Conveyance Required.--Subject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c).
(b) Conveyance Required.--Subject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (c), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (c).
and (4) subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
and (4) subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be appropriate.
and (2) any environmental analysis or resource survey required under Federal law.
and (2) any analysis, review, or resource survey required under Federal law.
9620(h)(3)(A)), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the County under subsection (c).
9620(h)(3)(A)), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the County under subsection (b).
(g) Reversion.--If any land conveyed under subsection (b) ceases to be used for purposes of serving veterans of the Armed Forces, all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States.
(g) Use of Land;
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Reversion.-- (1) Use of land.--The land and improvements conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County only for the purpose of providing recreational and other services to veterans of the Armed Forces.
(2) Reversion.--If any land conveyed to the County under subsection (b) ceases to be used for the purposes described in paragraph (1), all right, title, and interest in and to the land may, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
Calendar No.
296 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1015 [Report No.
118-144] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
_______________________________________________________________________ December 20, 2023 Reported with an amendment
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S. Rept. 118-144

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changes in existing law are made by S. 1015 as ordered 
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-144.

  6. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-144.

  7. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1015 do?
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. If any land conveyed under this bill ceases to be used for purposes of serving veterans, all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States.
Who sponsors S 1015?
S 1015 is sponsored by Kelly, Mark (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 1015?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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