What is the current status of HR 1829?

HR 1829 is currently: In Senate.

Who sponsored HR 1829?

HR 1829 was sponsored by Elijah Crane (R), Rep.

Land Transfer for Cemeteries in Arizona

IntroducedMarch 4, 2025

In Senate1 month ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Waiting for a Senate floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesArizonaForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingLand transfers

Why This Matters

This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer specific lands in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to Navajo and Apache Counties for cemetery use.

If you live in these counties, this bill could expand local cemetery space for your community.

Who this affects

Navajo Counties · Apache Counties · Arizona

What changes is this bill making?

1Navajo County can request the transfer of 5 acres of land for cemetery expansion within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
2Apache County can request the transfer of approximately 10.6 acres of land for cemetery and townsite use within 365 days of the bill's enactment.
3Both counties must cover all costs associated with the land transfer, including surveys and environmental analyses.
4The conveyed land must be used solely as cemeteries, with reversion to the U.S. if this requirement is not met.
5The Secretary of Agriculture has the authority to correct minor map errors and ensure public access to the maps.

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Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025This 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.

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Land Transfer for Cemeteries in Arizona

IntroducedMarch 4, 2025

In Senate1 month ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Waiting for a Senate floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesArizonaForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingLand transfers

Why This Matters

This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer specific lands in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to Navajo and Apache Counties for cemetery use.

If you live in these counties, this bill could expand local cemetery space for your community.

Who this affects

Navajo Counties · Apache Counties · Arizona

What changes is this bill making?

1Navajo County can request the transfer of 5 acres of land for cemetery expansion within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
2Apache County can request the transfer of approximately 10.6 acres of land for cemetery and townsite use within 365 days of the bill's enactment.
3Both counties must cover all costs associated with the land transfer, including surveys and environmental analyses.
4The conveyed land must be used solely as cemeteries, with reversion to the U.S. if this requirement is not met.
5The Secretary of Agriculture has the authority to correct minor map errors and ensure public access to the maps.

Read the detailed summary

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