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A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land located in Franklin County, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressS-2440| Senate 
| Updated: 10/27/2025
Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey specific National Forest System land located in Franklin County, Mississippi, to the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance . The land comprises approximately 137.7 acres and 173 acres, as detailed by specific surveys, and is intended for rural economic development around Okhissa Lake. The conveyance is conditional upon the Alliance submitting a written request within 180 days and the Secretary determining that the transfer is in the public interest . The land will be conveyed via quitclaim deed through a public or private sale, including competitive auction or bid, with the Alliance paying the fair market value in cash, determined by appraisal or competitive sale. Furthermore, the Alliance is required to cover all reasonable appraisal costs and any administrative or environmental analysis expenses associated with the conveyance. Proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the fund established under the Sisk Act , and the transfer will be subject to existing rights and other terms deemed appropriate by the Secretary to protect U.S. interests.

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Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 27, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Hyde-Smith with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 27, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 27, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.
  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • October 21, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • October 21, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 27, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Hyde-Smith with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 27, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 27, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land located in Franklin County, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressS-2440| Senate 
| Updated: 10/27/2025
This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey specific National Forest System land located in Franklin County, Mississippi, to the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance . The land comprises approximately 137.7 acres and 173 acres, as detailed by specific surveys, and is intended for rural economic development around Okhissa Lake. The conveyance is conditional upon the Alliance submitting a written request within 180 days and the Secretary determining that the transfer is in the public interest . The land will be conveyed via quitclaim deed through a public or private sale, including competitive auction or bid, with the Alliance paying the fair market value in cash, determined by appraisal or competitive sale. Furthermore, the Alliance is required to cover all reasonable appraisal costs and any administrative or environmental analysis expenses associated with the conveyance. Proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the fund established under the Sisk Act , and the transfer will be subject to existing rights and other terms deemed appropriate by the Secretary to protect U.S. interests.

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Timeline
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 27, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Hyde-Smith with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 27, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 27, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.
  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • October 21, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • October 21, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 27, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Hyde-Smith with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 27, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 27, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.
Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted