To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.

# HR 837 Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 837 would transfer approximately 233 acres of federal forest land to Gila County, Arizona. The land, part of the Tonto National Forest, currently houses the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site. The transfer would be made at no cost to the county, though the county would pay all expenses related to the conveyance process. Importantly, if the county stops using the land to serve and support veterans, the property automatically reverts back to federal ownership. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects Gila County, Arizona, which would gain control of the land for veteran services. It also impacts the U.S.

Forest Service, which would no longer manage this particular site. Veterans in the area could potentially benefit from county-operated facilities or services on the land. **Key Provisions:** The transfer requires a written request from the county and uses a quitclaim deed (a simple legal document transferring ownership without guarantees). The Forest Service assumes no responsibility for the land's condition or any structures on it. The veteran-use requirement ensures the land serves its intended purpose, with an automatic return to federal control if that changes. **Current Status:** The bill passed the House and is awaiting Senate action.