Lets local groups get federal cemetery land for free to care for burial sites.
This bill would let state and local governments, Indian Tribes, and certain community land grants receive federal land used as cemeteries for free. These groups would then care for these burial sites, but must continue to use the land only as a cemetery.
Today, the Small Tract Act of 1983 allows for the sale or exchange of certain small federal land parcels, but it doesn't have a clear way for the Department of Agriculture to simply give away federal cemetery land for free. Groups wanting to care for these sites might face costs or complex transfer processes. If this bill becomes law, the Secretary of Agriculture would be able to transfer federal land used as cemeteries, up to 40 acres, to qualified local governments, Indian Tribes, or community land grants without charging them money. The Secretary could also waive other transfer costs, making it easier for these groups to take over the care of these burial sites.
HR 4284 · 119th Congress · July 2, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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