Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025
Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would transfer ownership of certain parcels of land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona from the federal government (managed by the Forest Service) to Navajo County and Apache County. The counties would be required to use these lands exclusively as cemeteries. The counties must cover all costs associated with the transfer, including land surveys and environmental assessments. **Who It Affects** The bill directly impacts Navajo County and Apache County in Arizona, which would gain cemetery land.
It also affects the federal Forest Service, which would relinquish management of these specific parcels. Local residents in these counties may benefit from additional cemetery capacity. **Current Status** The bill has already passed the House of Representatives. It would need to pass the Senate and receive the President's signature to become law.
CRS Official Summary
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.
Latest Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.