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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

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Dalles Watershed Development Act

INTRO JAN 23· LAST ACTION JUL 15

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it changes the ownership of a significant piece of land from federal to local control, specifically for the benefit of a community's essential services. If this bill becomes law, The Dalles could develop or expand its municipal water supply and related infrastructure on this land, which could improve water reliability and capacity for its residents. This is a common issue for many communities, as access to and control over land for public utilities is critical.

If the bill does not pass, this land would remain part of the Mount Hood National Forest under federal management, and The Dalles would not have the option to use it for its water supply and public purposes. This bill represents a direct impact on how a specific community can manage its resources and plan for its future growth and needs.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 150 acres of land in Mount Hood National Forest to the City of The Dalles, Oregon.

This moves a specific plot of federal land into local ownership for public use.

PROVISION 02

The land conveyance is without monetary cost to The Dalles, but the city must pay all administrative costs, including surveying fees.

This specifies that the federal government is not selling the land, but the city must bear the expenses of the transfer process.

PROVISION 03

The transferred land must be used for public purposes, including municipal water supply and related infrastructure.

This ensures the land benefits the community for essential services and prevents private development.

PROVISION 04

If the land is not used for the specified public purposes, ownership will automatically revert back to the United States.

This provision acts as a safeguard to ensure the city complies with the intended use of the land.

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ACTION TIMELINE

24 EVENTS

JUL 15

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

COMMITTEE

DEC 10

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

DEC 10

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

DEC 9

Mr. Hurd (CO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 655

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedJan 23, 2025

Last actionJul 15, 2026

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025

House BillHR 655OregonGeography and mapping

Dalles Watershed Development Act

INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 15, 2026

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Introduced

In Committee

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Passed House

Passed Senate

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 150 acres of land in Mount Hood National Forest to the City of The Dalles, Oregon.

This moves a specific plot of federal land into local ownership for public use.

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The land conveyance is without monetary cost to The Dalles, but the city must pay all administrative costs, including surveying fees.

This specifies that the federal government is not selling the land, but the city must bear the expenses of the transfer process.

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The transferred land must be used for public purposes, including municipal water supply and related infrastructure.

This ensures the land benefits the community for essential services and prevents private development.

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If the land is not used for the specified public purposes, ownership will automatically revert back to the United States.

This provision acts as a safeguard to ensure the city complies with the intended use of the land.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act

The City of The Dalles must submit a written request for the land conveyance to the Secretary of Agriculture.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Reversion of all right, title, and interest in and to the land to the United States.	The City of The Dalles

GLOSSARY

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Conveyance: The legal act of transferring ownership of property from one party to another.
Secretary of Agriculture: The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a cabinet-level position responsible for federal policy on farming, food, and rural development, including the Forest Service.
National Forest System land: Land managed by the U.S. Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, for various purposes including timber, recreation, wildlife, and water quality.
Quitclaim deed: A legal document used to transfer ownership of real estate, where the seller (grantor) transfers only their existing interest in the property without making any guarantees about the title.
Without consideration: Refers to a transaction where no money or other valuable item is exchanged for the property; it is given freely.
Valid existing rights: Legal rights to use or access property that existed before a new action or law, and which remain protected.
Revert: To return to a previous owner, especially when certain conditions are not met.

ACTION TIMELINE

24 EVENTS

JUL 15

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

COMMITTEE

DEC 10, 25

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

INTROREFERRAL

DEC 10, 25

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

INTROREFERRAL

DEC 9, 25

Mr. Hurd (CO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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