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SENATES. 2098· 119th Congress

Federal Land Transfer to Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage

Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

Sponsor
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
Last Action
Aug 3, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jun 17, 2025
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In Committee
Jun 17, 2025
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In Committee
Feb 4, 2026
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Passed Committee
May 20, 2026
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Passed Committee
Aug 3, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Apr 17, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • HHS must convey approximately 3.4 acres in Anchorage, Alaska to Southcentral Foundation by warranty deed
  • The transfer requires no payment from Southcentral Foundation
  • The transfer imposes no obligations, terms, or conditions on Southcentral Foundation
  • The U.S. retains no reversionary interest in the property
  • HHS retains the right to reasonable easement or access for any retained obligations or liabilities
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Southcentral Foundation is not liable for environmental contamination occurring before the conveyance date
  • HHS is not liable for environmental contamination occurring after Southcentral Foundation took control, occupancy, and use of the property
  • Environmental liability is divided by date of occurrence between the two parties
  • The official summary does not establish specific uses, timelines, or organizational details beyond health and social services programs
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced in Senate on June 17, 2025, and referred to Committee on Indian Affairs
  • Committee on Indian Affairs held hearings on February 4, 2026
  • Committee ordered the bill to be reported favorably on May 20, 2026
  • Committee reported the bill without amendment on August 3, 2026; placed on Senate Legislative Calendar No. 534
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 3, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 534.
  • Aug 3, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-131.
  • Aug 3, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-131.
  • May 20, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • Feb 4, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Jun 17, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Jun 17, 2025 — Introduced in Senate