H.R.837 - An Act To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 837 mandates the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. This conveyance is contingent upon the County submitting a written request within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The property consists of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land in the Tonto National Forest.
Expected Effects
Gila County will gain ownership of the specified land for the purpose of serving and supporting veterans of the Armed Forces. The federal government will relinquish control of the land, subject to a reversion clause if the land is not used as intended. The county will bear the costs associated with the conveyance, including surveys and environmental analyses.
Potential Benefits
- Provides land for Gila County to support veterans.
- No cost to the federal government for the land itself.
- Specifies the land must be used to support veterans.
- Addresses environmental concerns by requiring the county to conduct necessary analyses.
- Potentially improves local services for veterans.
Potential Disadvantages
- Loss of federal control over the land.
- Potential for reversion if land is not used as intended, creating uncertainty.
- Costs of conveyance borne by the County, potentially straining local resources.
- Limited scope; benefits are concentrated in Gila County, Arizona.
- Potential for environmental liabilities if issues are discovered during analysis.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2, which grants Congress the power to dispose of and regulate territory or other property belonging to the United States. The specific purpose of supporting veterans could be argued to fall under the general welfare clause of the Preamble. The requirement for environmental analysis also reflects a responsible approach to federal land management.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).