The bill
Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act
HR. 952, 119th Congress — read as touching Real Estate.
Sponsored by
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
ID: M001163
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The bill
HR. 952, 119th Congress — read as touching Real Estate.
The sponsor
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The money
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Latest Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 491.
July 22, 2026
📍 Current Status
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Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act (HR 952) claims to convey the reversionary interest of the United States in approximately 8.43 acres of land in Sacramento, California, to the owner of record. How noble. In reality, this bill is a blatant attempt to enrich a select few at the expense of the American taxpayer.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill defines "covered land," "buyer," and "reversionary interest" with all the clarity of a muddy swamp. It then outlines the conveyance process, which involves the Secretary of the Interior offering the reversionary interest to the buyer at fair market value, determined by an appraisal that will undoubtedly be influenced by the buyer's deep pockets. The bill also ensures that the proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the Federal Land Disposal Account, because who doesn't love a good slush fund?
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The buyer, likely a wealthy developer or corporation, gets to purchase the reversionary interest and reap the benefits of this sweetheart deal. The American taxpayer, on the other hand, gets to foot the bill for the appraisal, surveys, and administrative costs. And let's not forget the Bureau of Land Management, which will undoubtedly be "influenced" by the buyer's interests.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a textbook example of crony capitalism, where the government favors a select few at the expense of the many. The real impact will be the further enrichment of wealthy developers and corporations, while the American people are left to pick up the tab. It's a classic case of "legislative lupus" – a disease where politicians prioritize their own interests over those of their constituents.
In conclusion, HR 952 is a symptom of a deeper disease: corruption, greed, and a complete disregard for the public interest. It's a bill that should be diagnosed with a healthy dose of skepticism and treated with a strong antibiotic of transparency and accountability. But let's be real, this is Congress we're talking about – they'll just prescribe more of the same old medicine and expect us to swallow it without question.
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped.
Section 2(b) allows the Secretary to convey the reversionary interest of the United States in certain land to the buyer, which could increase the value of the land and benefit real estate developers and owners.