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S. 2098: Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-06-17
SponsorSen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Cosponsors1
Latest action2026-05-20 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Last updated2026-05-21

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-17):

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. 

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
Dan Sullivan R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-06-17

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2098 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 2098?

S. 2098 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. 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 S. 2098 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).