Rep. Lauren Boebert's CONVEY Act Signed Into Law

WASHINGTON D.C.-- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s "Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act,” also known as the CONVEY Act, was officially signed into law over this past weekend. The legislation directs the Bureau of Land Management to sell a parcel of land to Mesa County for economic development in Clifton, Colorado. This is the third piece of legislation sponsored or negotiated by Congresswoman Boebert to be signed into law as part of the 118th Congress.

“I am very proud and happy for Mesa County to finally get our CONVEY Act signed into law! This legislation was the result of working directly with local stakeholders to find a solution when bureaucracy and red tape had gotten in the way for over half a decade. With the CONVEY Act signed into law, our leaders in Mesa County can now move forward with creating job opportunities and growth for the great Coloradans on the Western Slope. I am thankful for House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, the Mesa County Commissioners, and Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet for working together to produce a major win that puts Coloradans first,” said Congresswoman Boebert.

“The CONVEY Act is a great example of what happens when elected officials and community leaders come together to solve problems with hard work and a creative solution that benefits all Coloradans," said Colorado House Republican Minority Leader and Former Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese. "This will be a huge tool for Mesa County to create jobs and long-term prosperity for their community. I cannot thank Congresswoman Boebert enough for listening to local officials and relentlessly pursuing this victory for the Western Slope."

“Congresswoman Boebert refused to back down when it came to fighting for her constituents and passing a solution that worked for everyone," said Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland. "After years of roadblocks and stoppages, we are so excited to see the CONVEY Act finally signed into law and for new economic opportunities to become a reality for the people of Mesa County."

Background:

For more than six years, Mesa County has been attempting to acquire a parcel, designated for disposal by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), at fair market value. Despite the BLM no longer wanting the land, the federal government had consistently created barriers to prevent Mesa County from purchasing it.

The CONVEY Act instructs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer 31.1 acres, designated for disposal and deemed surplus by the federal government, to Mesa County, Colorado, for economic development in Clifton. The legislation mandates that the County compensate the federal government for the land at fair market value. Proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the Federal Land Disposal Account established by the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, under the custody of the Colorado Bureau of Land Management for in-state use. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Reclamation will retain ownership of 8.25 acres from the initially withdrawn parcel for specific project purposes.

The CONVEY Act was introduced on April 28, 2023. The House of Representatives passed the CONVEY Act on February 5, 2024.