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H. R. 7332 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the State of Utah for inclusion in certain State parks, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,165
H. R. 7332 directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain pieces of federal land to the State of Utah to be added to state parks. The land will be integrated into Antelope Island State Park, Wasatch Mountain State Park, and Fremont...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give some land from the U.S. government to Utah so they can make parks there, but Utah has to cover all the costs of taking care of this land. If Utah stops using the land for parks, it might go back to the government.
H. R. 2997 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in Colorado, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:872
H. R. 2997, also known as the “Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act” or the “CONVEY Act”, is a bill that instructs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of approximately 31.1 acres of Federal land, identified as the Clifton parcel, to Mesa...
Simple Explanation
Mesa County in Colorado is getting some land from the government, and they have to pay for all the transfer steps, but they have to agree on the land's price with someone who isn’t picking sides.
H. R. 7022 — To provide equitable treatment for the people of the Village Corporation established for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska, and for other purposes.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,150
H. R. 7022 aims to provide fair treatment for the Cape Fox Corporation, a Village Corporation for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska. Due to past restrictions, Cape Fox was unable to select valuable land in its area, unlike other village corporations. This bill allows Cape...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give fair treatment to a group of Native people in Alaska by letting them pick a special piece of land they couldn't choose before. It also makes sure another group gets what they need from underneath that land.
H. R. 8517 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land in Arizona to La Paz County, Arizona, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:902
H.R. 8517, known as the “La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act,” directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer approximately 3,400 acres of federal land in Arizona to La Paz County. This transfer will be done in exchange for fair market value and will consider existing rights...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8517 is about giving a big piece of land in Arizona to be used by a local area called La Paz County, so they can create jobs and use solar energy. The land will be sold at a fair price, but they must be careful not to harm any special cultural or natural places when they use it.
S. 4850 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:744
The bill S. 4850 proposes that the Secretary of the Interior should transfer a piece of federal land, known as the Clifton parcel, to Mesa County, Colorado. This parcel is roughly 31.1 acres in size and the transfer must meet certain conditions, such as being sold for at...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to sell a piece of land in Colorado to a place called Mesa County, but it must be sold at the right price, and some things about how this will work need to be clearer.
H. R. 7332 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the State of Utah for inclusion in certain State parks, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,118
H. R. 7332, known as the "Utah State Parks Adjustment Act," mandates that federal lands be transferred to the State of Utah for inclusion in specific state parks. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture are responsible for conveying these lands,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give some pieces of land that the U.S. government owns to Utah so they can be part of state parks where people can play and have fun. If Utah uses the land for anything else, it might have to give it back to the U.S. government.
S. 3617 — To provide equitable treatment for the people of the Village Corporation established for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska, and for other purposes.
January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,194
S. 3617 aims to resolve issues related to land selection restrictions faced by the Cape Fox Village Corporation, which represents the Native Village of Saxman in Alaska. The bill provides a legislative solution by allowing Cape Fox to select and receive land from the Tongass...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about helping a village group in Alaska called the Cape Fox Corporation to get certain pieces of land that were hard to get before. It wants to make sure they are treated fairly like other villages nearby, while also giving another group, the Sealaska Corporation, rights to what's under the land.
S. 4347 — To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,529
The bill S. 4347 aims to authorize the transfer of specific federal lands located at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in Nebraska to Frontier County and Hitchcock County. Under the bill, these lands, including facility and cabin sites, would be conveyed through...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about giving some land near two big water places in Nebraska to two local areas so they can take care of it and use it for fun and helping nature. The people in charge promise to use the land for good things like playing, exploring, and keeping it nice for everyone.
S. 3617 — An Act To provide equitable treatment for the people of the Village Corporation established for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:774
S. 3617 aims to ensure fair treatment for the residents of the Cape Fox Village Corporation, linked to the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska. The bill allows Cape Fox to receive specific federal land in the Tongass National Forest without the usual need to select or receive...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about giving special land in Alaska to a group of Native people from the Village of Saxman, letting them have it without the usual rules, and making sure others can still visit nearby forest areas.
S. 3617 — To provide equitable treatment for the people of the Village Corporation established for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,946
S. 3617, titled the "Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2024," aims to resolve land entitlement issues for the Cape Fox Corporation, which is the Village Corporation for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska. The bill addresses the unique land selection restrictions...
Simple Explanation
S. 3617 is a U.S. bill that helps a Native Alaskan group, called Cape Fox Corporation, to get some special land they were promised, letting them and another group, Sealaska Corporation, have ownership of it. The bill also makes sure people can still use nearby forest land, even after the changes.
H. R. 2997 — An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in Colorado, and for other purposes.
December 27, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:659
H.R. 2997, also known as the "Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act" or the "CONVEY Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer about 31.1 acres of federal land, called the Clifton Parcel, to Mesa County, Colorado. The transfer must occur for...
Simple Explanation
Mesa County in Colorado is getting some land from the government, but they have to pay for it, including all the costs to make it official, and if they think the price is too high, they can't argue about it. The money the government gets from selling the land goes into a special account, not directly back to Mesa County.

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