HR3187
On Senate Calendar
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
- Federal
- House
- Introduced May 5, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version EHSubject to this section, if the County submits to the Secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection (b) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (b).
The property referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally referred to as parcel 850–10555–001 in the urban property records of the County, consisting of approximately 0.81 acres of Forest Service land located at 1069 Fourche Avenue, Perryville, Arkansas 72126.
The exact acreage and legal description of land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.
The conveyance under subsection (a) shall be—
subject to valid existing rights;
subject to reversion under subsection (g);
made without consideration;
made by quitclaim deed; and
subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of—
a survey, if necessary, under subsection (b)(2);
any environmental analysis or resources survey required under Federal law; and
any analysis required to comply with division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act).
Notwithstanding section 120(h)(3)(A) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A)), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the property and improvements conveyed to the County under subsection (a).
The property conveyed under subsection (a) shall be used only for public purposes, such as supporting education and youth development.
If the property conveyed under subsection (a) ceases to be used in a manner consistent with subsection (f), the property shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
In this section:
The term County means Perry County, Arkansas.
The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
The property referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel of real property, including all land and improvements, generally referred to as parcel 850–10555–001 in the urban property records of the County, consisting of approximately 0.81 acres of Forest Service land located at 1069 Fourche Avenue, Perryville, Arkansas 72126.
The exact acreage and legal description of land to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.
The conveyance under subsection (a) shall be—
subject to valid existing rights;
subject to reversion under subsection (g);
made without consideration;
made by quitclaim deed; and
subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the County shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of—
a survey, if necessary, under subsection (b)(2);
any environmental analysis or resources survey required under Federal law; and
any analysis required to comply with division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act).
Notwithstanding section 120(h)(3)(A) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A)), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the property and improvements conveyed to the County under subsection (a).
The property conveyed under subsection (a) shall be used only for public purposes, such as supporting education and youth development.
If the property conveyed under subsection (a) ceases to be used in a manner consistent with subsection (f), the property shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
In this section:
The term County means Perry County, Arkansas.
The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
Legislative Timeline
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295.
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Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5883-5884)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3187.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5888-5889)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H5883)
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H5883)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-292.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-292.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 248.
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Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.