S. 2098 · On the floor · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

What it does

Transfer approximately 3.4 acres of federal property in Anchorage, Alaska from HHS to Southcentral Foundation via warranty deed with no payment or conditions required.
Prohibit SCF from liability for environmental contamination that occurred before the conveyance date; HHS retains liability for pre-transfer contamination.
Grant HHS any easement or access rights reasonably necessary to satisfy retained obligations or liabilities on the conveyed property.
Establish that HHS may not be liable for environmental contamination occurring after SCF takes control, occupation, and use of the property.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Aug 3, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 534.

Committee: Senate Indian Affairs