S 2098
Advanced toward a vote
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to transfer about 3.372 acres in Anchorage, Alaska to the Southcentral Foundation by warranty deed, at no cost, and shields the foundation from liability for pre-existing contamination on the land.
Official title: Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
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Senate
Introduced
17-JUN-2025
Referred
17-JUN-2025
Approved by committee
20-MAY-2026
Reported
03-AUG-2026
On the calendar
03-AUG-2026
- Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convey the approximately 3.372-acre parcel in Lot 1A, Block 36 East Addition, Anchorage Townsite Subdivision to the Southcentral Foundation within 2 years of enactment.
- Requires a warranty deed, with no payment, no obligations or conditions on the foundation, and no reversionary interest retained by the United States.
- Makes the foundation not liable for contamination that occurred on the property before conveyance, while the Secretary remains liable for contamination after the foundation took control, and retains access rights needed for any remaining federal obligations.
Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in Senate" (17-JUN-2025); the text has changed since (Reported to Senate, 03-AUG-2026).
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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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