Bills · HR 3187
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3187ArkansasGeography and mapping
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
INTRO MAY 5· LAST ACTION DEC 16
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STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a shift in land ownership from the federal government to a local county, specifically Perry County, Arkansas. If this bill becomes law, it empowers the local community to decide how to use this property for local public needs, such as creating new facilities for education or youth development, without the federal restrictions that come with Forest Service land. This could lead to new community resources and services.
If the bill doesn't pass, the land would remain under Forest Service ownership and management, limiting its potential for direct local public use by the county. Voters should care because it's an example of how local governments can gain resources to better serve their communities, assuming they put the land to good use, and highlights how specific parcels of federal land can be repurposed for local benefit.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer a specific 0.81-acre parcel of Forest Service land in Perryville, Arkansas, to Perry County upon written request.
This provision directly mandates the transfer of federal land to local control, enabling community use.
PROVISION 02
States that Perry County must use the transferred land solely for public purposes, such as education and youth development.
This ensures the land benefits the community and prevents it from being used for private or commercial ventures.
PROVISION 03
Requires Perry County to pay all costs associated with the land transfer, including surveys and environmental assessments, even though the land itself is given without charge.
This ensures the federal government incurs no expense for the transfer, placing the financial burden on the receiving entity.
PROVISION 04
Includes a reversion clause, allowing the federal government to take back the land if it stops being used for public purposes consistent with the bill.
This acts as a safeguard to ensure the land's continued use for community benefit as intended by the legislation.
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ACTION TIMELINE
18 EVENTSDEC 16
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295.
DEC 15
Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
DEC 15
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5883-5884)
DEC 15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3187.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3187
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
Last actionDec 16, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025
House BillHR 3187ArkansasGeography and mapping
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 16, 2025
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