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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

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Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2026

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This bill matters because it addresses a practical need for burial space in specific communities within Apache and Navajo Counties in Arizona. As populations grow, local governments often struggle to find suitable land for essential public services like cemeteries. By transferring federal land for this purpose, the bill could help alleviate local pressure and ensure residents have access to nearby burial options.

If this bill becomes law, these communities will gain new or expanded cemetery space, paid for and maintained by the local county governments. If it doesn't pass, the land would remain part of the National Forest System, and the counties would need to find alternative solutions, potentially at a higher cost or further away, to meet their residents' burial needs.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 5 acres of National Forest System land to Navajo County, Arizona.

This provision provides land for a necessary public service, allowing Navajo County to expand or establish new cemetery facilities.

PROVISION 02

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 10.62 acres of National Forest System land to Apache County, Arizona.

This provision provides land for a necessary public service, allowing Apache County to expand or establish new cemetery facilities.

PROVISION 03

Stipulates that both land conveyances must be without monetary consideration, meaning the counties do not pay the federal government for the land itself.

This makes the acquisition of land more accessible and less financially burdensome for the counties.

PROVISION 04

Mandates that the conveyed land must be used exclusively for cemetery purposes, with a reversion clause stating that ownership returns to the United States if this condition is violated.

This ensures the land serves its intended public purpose and prevents it from being repurposed for other uses without federal approval.

PROVISION 05

Requires both counties to cover all costs associated with the land conveyance, including surveys and environmental analyses.

This shifts the financial burden of the transfer process from the federal government to the recipient counties.

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ACTION TIMELINE

20 EVENTS

JUL 23

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

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JUL 23

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.

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MAR 4

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

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MAR 4

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

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1829

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedMar 4, 2025

Last actionJul 23, 2026

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025

House BillHR 1829Forests, forestry, treesGeography and mapping

Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2026

INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2026

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Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 5 acres of National Forest System land to Navajo County, Arizona.

This provision provides land for a necessary public service, allowing Navajo County to expand or establish new cemetery facilities.

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Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 10.62 acres of National Forest System land to Apache County, Arizona.

This provision provides land for a necessary public service, allowing Apache County to expand or establish new cemetery facilities.

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Stipulates that both land conveyances must be without monetary consideration, meaning the counties do not pay the federal government for the land itself.

This makes the acquisition of land more accessible and less financially burdensome for the counties.

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Mandates that the conveyed land must be used exclusively for cemetery purposes, with a reversion clause stating that ownership returns to the United States if this condition is violated.

This ensures the land serves its intended public purpose and prevents it from being repurposed for other uses without federal approval.

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Requires both counties to cover all costs associated with the land conveyance, including surveys and environmental analyses.

This shifts the financial burden of the transfer process from the federal government to the recipient counties.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Navajo County must submit a written request for conveyance to the Secretary of Agriculture.

Not later than 365 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Apache County must submit a written request for conveyance to the Secretary of Agriculture.

GLOSSARY

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Secretary of Agriculture: The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, responsible for federal land management, including national forests.
Conveyance: The legal act of transferring ownership of property from one party to another.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests: A specific national forest area in Arizona managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
National Forest System land: Land owned by the U.S. federal government and managed by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the national forest system.
Without consideration: A legal term meaning that no payment or other value is exchanged for the property; it is given away for free.
Quitclaim deed: A legal document used to transfer whatever ownership interest a person or entity has in a property, without guaranteeing that the title is clear or valid.
Reversion: A condition where property ownership automatically returns to a previous owner if certain conditions are not met or are violated.

ACTION TIMELINE

20 EVENTS

JUL 23

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

COMMITTEE

JUL 23

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.

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MAR 4

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

COMMITTEE

MAR 4

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

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