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

This bill aims to authorize the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. The bill's purpose is to provide for the conveyance of property and '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. The conveyance must occur as soon as practicable, but no later than two years after the Act's enactment. The property is approximately 3.372 acres located in Anchorage, Alaska, specifically Lot 1A, Block 36 East Addition, Anchorage Townsite Subdivision. The property includes all land, improvements, and appurtenances.

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 a reversionary interest of the United States. Any quitclaim deed to the property executed by the Secretary and SCF will be superseded by the warranty deed conveyance. The Secretary will be accorded easements or access to the property as reasonably necessary to satisfy retained obligations or liabilities.

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

This section addresses environmental liability related to property conveyed to SCF. SCF will not be liable for contamination on the property described in section 3(b) that occurred before the property's conveyance under section 3(a). SCF is not 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 CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) when implementing this section. This section's applicability is limited to the specific property conveyance required by the Act.

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Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 6/17/2025

Author: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

The Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to convey approximately 3.372 acres of property in Anchorage, Alaska to the Southcentral Foundation as soon as practicable, but no later than two years after the Act's enactment.
The conveyance of the property to the Southcentral Foundation must be made by warranty deed without requiring consideration from the foundation and without imposing obligations, terms, or conditions on it.
The Southcentral Foundation will not be liable for environmental contamination on the property that occurred before the conveyance, but will be liable for contamination that occurs after it gains control of the property.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3620(Passed House)Official page

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