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H.R. 3187 · 119th Congress

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.

Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
Passed HouseDec 15, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Dec 16, 2025: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295. The House passed it 388–0. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra did not vote, Ashley Hinson did not vote, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 3187 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as placed on the Senate calendar (Dec 16, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 1 Conveyance of specified Forest Service property to Perry County, Arkansas
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    This bill directs the Forest Service to convey approximately one acre of land to Perry County, Arkansas, upon the request of the county. The county must use the land for public purposes, such as supporting education and youth development. If it ceases to be used for such purposes, then the property must, at the discretion of the Forest Service, revert to the United States.

    The exact acreage of land to be conveyed must be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Forest Service.

    The conveyance must be subject to valid existing rights, made without consideration, made by quitclaim deed, and subject to other terms and conditions that the Forest Service considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

    As a condition of the conveyance, the county must pay costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of a survey, any environmental analysis or resources survey required under federal law, and any analysis required to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act.

    The bill prohibits the Forest Service from having to provide any covenant or warranty for the property and improvements conveyed to the county.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Sep 15, 2025).

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    What has happened

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    1. Dec 16, 2025Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295.Senate
    2. Dec 15, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Dec 15, 2025On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Dec 15, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Dec 15, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5888-5889)House floor actions
    6. Dec 15, 2025At 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.House floor actions
    7. Dec 15, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3187.House floor actions
    8. Dec 15, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5883-5884)House floor actions
    9. Dec 15, 2025Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    10. Sep 15, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 248.House floor actions
    11. Sep 15, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-292.House floor actions
    12. Sep 15, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-292.Library of Congress
    13. Jul 15, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
    14. Jul 15, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    15. Jul 15, 2025Subcommittee on Federal Lands DischargedHouse committee actions
    16. Jun 10, 2025Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
    17. Jun 3, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.House committee actions
    18. May 5, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
    19. May 5, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    20. May 5, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Dec 15, 2025 · HousePassed 388–0
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra did not vote, Ashley Hinson did not vote, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
      R 197 yes, 0 noD 191 yes, 0 noEach member · Record