H.R. 4284: Small Cemetery Conveyance Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-07-02 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-17 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-01-14):
Small Cemetery Conveyance Act
This bill authorizes the Forest Service to convey, without a payment or exchange in land, a cemetery to a state government, local government, Indian tribe, or certain community land grant that has a bona fide interest or historic claim to the cemetery. This authorization applies to up to 40 acres of land that was used, or previously used, as a cemetery, including up to 1 acre adjacent to the land used as a cemetery.
The conveyed land must continue to be used as a cemetery. If it is not used for that purpose, the Forest Service may revert the land and any improvements back to the United States.
The Forest Service may waive certain conveyance costs upon the demonstrated need of a state government, local government, Indian tribe, or community land grant.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jeff Hurd | R CO 2025-12-17 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4284 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 4284?
H.R. 4284 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Small Cemetery Conveyance Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4284 are available on congress.gov.
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