S.700 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. (119th Congress)
Summary
S.700 proposes the conveyance of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site, consisting of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land in the Tonto National Forest, Arizona, from the Secretary of Agriculture to Gila County, Arizona. The land must be used to serve and support veterans of the Armed Forces. The conveyance is subject to a written request from the County within 180 days of the Act's enactment and is without consideration but requires the County to cover all associated costs.
Expected Effects
If enacted, Gila County will gain control of the specified land for the purpose of supporting veterans. The federal government will relinquish control of the land. The land will revert to the US government if it is not used to serve and support veterans.
Potential Benefits
- Provides Gila County with land to support veterans of the Armed Forces.
- Could lead to improved services and facilities for veterans in the region.
- May stimulate local economic activity related to veteran support services.
- No direct cost to the federal government, as the county covers conveyance expenses.
- Addresses a specific local need identified by the county.
Potential Disadvantages
- Removes 232.9 acres from the National Forest System, potentially impacting public access and resource management.
- The land use is restricted, limiting future flexibility if veteran support needs change.
- Gila County bears the financial burden of all conveyance costs, including surveys and environmental analyses.
- Potential for reversion if the land is not used as intended, creating uncertainty.
- The bill does not specify the type or quality of veteran support services to be provided.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the General Welfare Clause (Preamble) by aiming to support veterans. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 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. The bill falls within this enumerated power, as it directs the disposal of federal land.
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).