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S. 2098IntroducedPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, and for other purposes.

Alaska · Hazardous wastes and toxic substances · Land transfers
Sponsor
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
R · AK
Key facts
Introduced: Jun 17, 2025
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 1
Congress: 119th
Latest action · May 20, 2026
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Summary

Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convey approximately 3.4 acres in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation (SCF) for use in connection with health and social services programs.

The conveyance must be made by warranty deed. The conveyance may not (1) require any consideration (such as payment) from the SCF for the property; (2) impose any obligation, term, or condition on the SCF relating to that property; or (3) allow for any U.S. reversionary interest in the property.

HHS must be accorded any easement or access to the property as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of HHS.

The bill prohibits the SCF from being liable for certain environmental contamination that occurred on or before the date on which the property is conveyed to the SCF. In turn, HHS may not be liable for any contamination that occurred after the date that the SCF controlled, occupied, and used the property. 

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. May 20, 2026
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  2. Feb 4, 2026
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  3. Jun 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  4. Jun 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate

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