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H.R. 952 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-135

Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act

3 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.

Signed October 22, 2026 · Introduced February 4, 2025 in the House

Sponsor: Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA-7)

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  1. Sec. 1 Short title, in the bill as introduced
  2. Sec. 2 Conveyance of United States interest in certain land, in the bill as introduced
  3. Sec. 3 Statutory construction, in the bill as introduced

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Official title

To convey the reversionary interest of the United States in certain land in Sacramento, California.

Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as introduced in house

This bill directs the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to offer to sell the reversionary interest of the United States in approximately 8.43 acres of land in Sacramento, California, as generally depicted on a specified map dated November 7, 2022. Within two years of receiving a request from the owner of the land, the BLM must offer the reversionary interest and convey the reversionary interest to the buyer upon payment. The payment must be in an amount that is at least the fair market value of the reversionary interest. The buyer must also pay all costs related to the applicable conveyance of the reversionary interest, including all surveys, appraisals, and other administrative costs.

The bill subjects the conveyance to valid existing rights.

The proceeds from the sale must be deposited into Federal Land Disposal Account.

The official summary was written for the bill as introduced in House (February 4, 2025).

How it became law

  1. IntroducedFeb 4
  2. CommitteeMar 4
  3. HouseMay 13
  4. SenateSep 22
  5. SignedOct 22

As introduced: To convey the reversionary interest of the United States in certain land in Sacramento, California.

Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (15)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA)

  2. HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Text: Introduced in House

    3 sections

  5. HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1982)

  6. Text: Engrossed in House

    3 sections, no changes

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

  8. Text: Referred in Senate

    3 sections, no changes

  9. SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  10. Text: Reported to Senate

    3 sections, no changes

  11. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882-4883)

  12. HousePresented to President.

  13. Text: Enrolled Bill

    3 sections, no changes

  14. Became Public Law No: 119-135.

  15. Signed by President.

Show every recorded step (21)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA)

  2. HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Text: Introduced in House

    3 sections

  5. HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1982)

  6. HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 952.

  7. HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1982-1983)

  8. HouseMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Text: Engrossed in House

    3 sections, no changes

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

  11. Text: Referred in Senate

    3 sections, no changes

  12. SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.

  13. SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  14. SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 491.

  15. SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.

  16. Text: Reported to Senate

    3 sections, no changes

  17. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882-4883)

  18. HousePresented to President.

  19. Text: Enrolled Bill

    3 sections, no changes

  20. Became Public Law No: 119-135.

  21. Signed by President.

Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 0 cosponsors.

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  1. Sec. 1Short title
  2. Sec. 2Conveyance of United States interest in certain land
  3. Sec. 3Statutory construction
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