Congress·Passed House·H.R. 952

Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act

Sacramento Land: Federal Interest Sale

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Next up: The Senate

The House passed this bill in March 2026, and it is now waiting for the Senate to take action. Nothing has happened with the bill since March 2026, which is a period of four months. It is common for bills that pass the House to stall because the Senate does not always schedule them for a vote.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8946 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8946 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill allows the federal government to sell its remaining legal rights to about 8.4 acres of land in Sacramento, California. These rights, known as 'reversionary interests,' mean the government could technically take the land back if it stopped being used for specific purposes like railroads.
The current owners of the land can ask to buy out the government's interest. This would give the owners full control over their property without the risk of the government claiming it in the future.
The land must be sold for its fair market value, which is the price a normal buyer would pay on the open market. The owners are also responsible for paying all administrative costs, including land surveys and professional appraisals.
The money collected from these sales will be put into a special federal account. This money is used by the government to manage other public lands and handle land transactions.
The bill protects existing railroad rights. It ensures that the land used for tracks remains at least 50 feet wide on each side of the center of the main tracks.

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Milestones

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Mar 4, 2026Senate

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

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Feb 12, 2026Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

May 14, 2025Senate

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

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 13, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 13, 2025House

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

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act

Bill NumberHR 952

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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