H.R.1829 - Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1829, the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey specific parcels of land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to Navajo County and Apache County in Arizona. The land is intended for use as cemeteries. The conveyances are subject to certain conditions, including the counties paying for associated costs like surveys and environmental analyses.
Expected Effects
This act will transfer ownership of approximately 5 acres to Navajo County and 10.62 acres to Apache County. The counties will then be responsible for the land's upkeep and use as cemeteries. If the land is not used as cemeteries, ownership reverts to the United States.
Potential Benefits
- Provides land for cemetery expansion in both counties.
- Addresses potential land scarcity for burial purposes.
- Transfers responsibility for land management to local authorities.
- No financial consideration is required from the counties for the land itself.
- Allows for local control over cemetery operations.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Counties bear the costs of surveys and environmental analyses.
- Potential loss of federal control over the land.
- Limited use of the land restricts future options.
- Reversion clause could lead to future disputes if land use changes.
- The act does not address long-term maintenance costs for the cemeteries.
Constitutional Alignment
Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the US Constitution grants Congress the power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States. This act aligns with this clause as it involves the disposal of federal land to counties within Arizona. The act does not appear to infringe upon any other constitutional provision.
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).