What does Preamble of Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 do?

This bill would authorize the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska. The bill's stated purpose is to provide for the conveyance of property and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “SCF” is defined as the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska. “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

What does CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO SCF. of Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary to convey property to SCF for use in health and social services programs. The conveyance must occur as soon as practicable, but no later than two years after the Act's enactment. The property being conveyed is approximately 3.372 acres located in Anchorage, Alaska, specifically Lot 1A, Block 36 East Addition, Anchorage Townsite Subdivision.

What does CONDITIONS OF CONVEYANCE. of Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines the conditions for conveying property under section 3. The conveyance must be made by warranty deed and cannot require consideration from SCF. The conveyance cannot impose obligations, terms, or conditions on SCF, nor allow for any reversionary interest of the United States. A warranty deed conveyance under section 3 supersedes any prior quitclaim deed to the same property. The Secretary retains the right to easements or access to the conveyed property as reasonably necessary to fulfill retained obligations or liabilities.

What does ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY. of Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes that SCF shall not be liable for environmental contamination on property conveyed under section 3(a) if the contamination occurred on or before the conveyance date. SCF will be liable for contamination occurring after it controlled, occupied, and used the property. Environmental contamination includes a broad range of substances defined by federal or Alaska state law. The Secretary must comply with section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. This section's applicability is limited to the specific property conveyance required by this Act.

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Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/29/2025

Author: Nicholas Begich (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the transfer of approximately 3.372 acres of federal property in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation for health and social services programs.
The Southcentral Foundation will not be held liable for environmental contamination on the transferred property that occurred before the transfer date.
The property transfer will occur via a warranty deed without requiring payment from the Southcentral Foundation and will supersede any prior quitclaim deed.

119th Congresspassed houseS. 2098(In Committee)Official page

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