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H.R. 1829

U.S. House•Senate Floor Calendar

Summary

H.R. 1829, the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2026, was introduced in the House on Mar 4, 2025 by Rep. Elijah Crane (R). It last saw action on Jul 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.

Record

Text

H.R. 1829 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

hb1829/engrossed-in-house.txt
119 HR 1829 EH: Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025
 U.S. House of Representatives
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
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 119th CONGRESS  1st Session
 H. R. 1829
 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 AN ACT
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025  .
2.
Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Navajo County, Arizona
(a)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
County
The term  County  means Navajo County, Arizona.
(2)
Map
The term  map  means the map entitled  Pinedale Cemetery Expansion  and dated May 23, 2022.
(3)
Secretary
The term  Secretary  means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
(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)(1) 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)(1).
(c)
Property described
(1)
In general
The property referred to in subsection (b) is—
(A)
the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as  Exist. Cemetery  on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and
(B)
the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as  Proposed Expansion  on the map, consisting of approximately 2.5 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona.
(2)
Map
(A)
Minor errors
The Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.
(B)
Availability
A copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
(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.
(d)
Terms and conditions
The conveyance under subsection (b) shall—
(1)
be subject to valid existing rights;
(2)
be made without consideration;
(3)
be made by quitclaim deed;
(4)
not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h) ); and
(5)
be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
(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—
(1)
a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and
(2)
any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law.
(f)
Required use as cemetery
The property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery.
(g)
Reversion
If the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States.
3.
Conveyance of certain land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Apache County, Arizona
(a)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
County
The term  County  means Apache County, Arizona.
(2)
Map
The term  map  means the map entitled  Exhibit, Alpine Cemetery Townsite  and dated October, 2019.
(3)
Secretary
The term  Secretary  means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
(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)(1) not later than 365 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)(1).
(c)
Property described
(1)
In general
The property referred to in subsection (b) is—
(A)
the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the  Existing Alpine Cemetery  on the map, consisting of approximately 2.56 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona; and
(B)
the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally depicted as the  Proposed Townsite Tract  on the map, consisting of approximately 8.06 acres of National Forest System land located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona.
(2)
Map
(A)
Minor errors
The Secretary may correct minor errors in the map.
(B)
Availability
A copy of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
(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.
(d)
Terms and conditions
The conveyance under subsection (b) shall—
(1)
be subject to valid existing rights;
(2)
be made without consideration;
(3)
be made by quitclaim deed;
(4)
not be subject to section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h) ); and
(5)
be subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
(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—
(1)
a survey, if necessary, under subsection (c)(3); and
(2)
any environmental analysis and resource surveys required by Federal law.
(f)
Required use as cemetery
The property conveyed to the County under subsection (b) shall be used by the County as a cemetery.
(g)
Reversion
If the property conveyed under subsection (b) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirement of subsection (f), all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States.
     Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025.  Kevin F. McCumber,  Clerk.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-03-04
  2. Passed House2025-05-13
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

The summaries are the Congressional Research Service’s, one per stage. Read them in full.

Introduced in House Mar 4, 2025

hb1829/introduced-in-house.md

Shown Here:
Introduced in House (03/04/2025)

Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025

This bill requires the Forest Service to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to Navajo County and Apache County, Arizona. The counties must use the land as cemeteries.

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

Sponsors

Rep. Elijah Crane (R) sponsors H.R. 1829 alone.

Elijah Crane

Rep. · R–AZ-2 · Sponsor

Committees

H.R. 1829 went before 3 committees: Energy and Natural Resources, Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee and Natural Resources.

Energy and Natural Resources
Energy and Natural Resources
Reported By · Jul 23, 2026 · 314 Bills
Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
Hearings By (subcommittee) · Feb 12, 2026
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Referred To · Mar 4, 2025 · 395 Bills

Actions

H.R. 1829 has taken 13 actions since Mar 4, 2025, the latest on Jul 23, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jul 23, 2026
Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Jul 23, 2026
Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.
Mar 4, 2026
Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Feb 12, 2026
Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
May 14, 2025
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Votes

H.R. 1829 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 1829 goes by 7 titles, 4 of them short titles.

  • Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2026 — Display Title
  • Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2026 — Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate
  • To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes. — Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
  • Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 — Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
  • Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 — Short Title(s) as Passed House
  • Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 1829 under Public Lands and Natural Resources, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 4 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 1829’s is Public Lands and Natural Resources.

hr1829/policy-areas.txt
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

H.R. 1829 carries 4 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Arizona to Land transfers.

hr1829/subjects.txt
ArizonaForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingLand transfers

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 1829, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. CRANE:H.R. 1829.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article IV, Section 3, clause 2[Page H976]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com