Gila County could take over a former ranger site in Arizona for veteran services. The county would pay the transfer costs, and the land could go back to the federal government if used for another purpose.
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A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
Latest action on S. 700: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Gila County, local veterans, the Forest Service, and people who use or care about this part of the Tonto National Forest. Gila County would gain control of the land but also take on costs and limits. Veterans could benefit if the county creates services or facilities there. The public could see changes in how the land is used or accessed, though the bill does not spell out future plans.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could turn federal forest land into a local site for veteran support. That may help Gila County plan services closer to home. It also moves land out of federal ownership, which can affect public access, local control, and future conservation choices. The county would get the land for free, but it would also take on costs and some risk tied to the property.
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Officially: A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
Gila County could take over a former ranger site in Arizona for veteran services. The county would pay the transfer costs, and the land could go back to the federal government if used for another purpose.
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Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471. (7/23/2026)
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