H.R. 3620: Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-05-29 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-20 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2025-12-09):
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.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3620 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3620?
H.R. 3620 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3620 are available on congress.gov.
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