The Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act requires the Bureau of Land Management to sell the U.S. government's rights to about 8.43 acres of land in Sacramento, California. The sale must occur within two years after the current landowner requests it, and the buyer must pay at least the fair market value plus any related costs. The money from the sale will go into the Federal Land Disposal Account.
H.R. 952 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Doris Matsui (Democrat) and is currently listed as “Passed Both Chambers”. It is classified under the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area, one of 158 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Doris Matsui is the sponsor of 8 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 952 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 952 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Public Lands and Natural Resources is 2/10.
Supporters of the Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act have praised it for potentially streamlining land transactions and allowing for more efficient use of federal land. They argue that it could lead to economic development in Sacramento by returning land to private ownership, which may encourage local investment and improvement.
Critics of the bill have raised concerns about the potential loss of public land and the implications for environmental protections. Some worry that the expedited sale process could overlook important considerations regarding land use and community impact, leading to adverse effects on local ecosystems and public access.
The analysis of H.R. 952, the Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the top donor industries of sponsor Doris Matsui. The primary donor industries, Health Professionals and Retired individuals, contribute significant amounts—$240 million and $75 million respectively—but these contributions do not appear to create a direct conflict with the legislation at hand. Since the bill does not pertain to health care or retirement issues, the risk of conflicts arising from these donations is minimal. Voters should be aware that while the financial backing is substantial, it does not indicate a direct influence on the legislative process regarding this specific bill.
Top industries funding Doris Matsui, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does H.R. 952 do?
The Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act requires the Bureau of Land Management to sell the U.S. government's rights to about 8.43 acres of land in Sacramento, California. The sale must occur within two years after the current landowner requests it, and the buyer must pay at least the fair market value plus any related costs. The money from the sale will go into the Federal Land Disposal Account.
Has H.R. 952 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 952 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Passed Both Chambers”.
Does H.R. 952 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 952 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Public Lands and Natural Resources is 2/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 952?
H.R. 952 is currently “Passed Both Chambers” as of our last update on September 23, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 952?
H.R. 952 was sponsored by Doris Matsui (Democrat).
