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To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.

H.R. 1276 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1276119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/13/2025REP. COMERR-KY · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.59 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Comer, James (R-KY) (Introduced 02/13/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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CommitteesSenate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action08/10/2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (02/13/2025)

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove all deed restrictions from approximately 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue, on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center in Paducah, Kentucky. The restrictions include easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants described in the quitclaim deed that was executed on April 27, 2012. The deed conveyed land from Interior to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.

Text (5)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 1276 EH: To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1276

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.

1.Removal of restriction (a)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary) shall execute such instruments as may be necessary to remove all deed restrictions from the parcel of land described in subsection (d), subject to the conditions in subsection (c). (b)Deed restrictionsThe deed restrictions referred to in subsection (a) are those restrictions, including easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants described in the quitclaim deed from the United States to the City of Paducah, Kentucky, executed on April 27, 2012, and recorded by the Clerk of the County Court of McCracken County, Kentucky, on pages 247 through 260 of Deed Book 1229. (c)Conditions of extinguishmentIn removing the deed restrictions under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include a reservation requiring that— (1)the City of Paducah, Kentucky, not transfer or sell the parcel of land to any other entity, except the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah; (2)if the City of Paducah, Kentucky, transfers or sells such parcel to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah, that the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah offers to convey the parcel of land to the Secretary, without consideration, prior to conveying the property to any other entity; and (3)any new use or development of the parcel of land continue to be compatible with public use or recreation purposes. (d)Land descriptionThe parcel of land referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel— (1)comprised of approximately 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue, on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, including the improvements thereon; and (2)conveyed by the Secretary to the City of Paducah, Kentucky. Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HR 1276 ENR: To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Saturday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-six H. R. 1276 AN ACT To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.

1.Removal of restriction (a)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary) shall execute such instruments as may be necessary to remove all deed restrictions from the parcel of land described in subsection (d), subject to the conditions in subsection (c). (b)Deed restrictionsThe deed restrictions referred to in subsection (a) are those restrictions, including easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants described in the quitclaim deed from the United States to the City of Paducah, Kentucky, executed on April 27, 2012, and recorded by the Clerk of the County Court of McCracken County, Kentucky, on pages 247 through 260 of Deed Book 1229. (c)Conditions of extinguishmentIn removing the deed restrictions under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include a reservation requiring that— (1)the City of Paducah, Kentucky, not transfer or sell the parcel of land to any other entity, except the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah; (2)if the City of Paducah, Kentucky, transfers or sells such parcel to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah, that the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah offers to convey the parcel of land to the Secretary, without consideration, prior to conveying the property to any other entity; and (3)any new use or development of the parcel of land continue to be compatible with public use or recreation purposes. (d)Land descriptionThe parcel of land referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel— (1)comprised of approximately 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue, on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, including the improvements thereon; and (2)conveyed by the Secretary to the City of Paducah, Kentucky. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 1276 IH: To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1276IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 13, 2025Mr. Comer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.

1.Removal of restriction (a)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior shall execute such instruments as may be necessary to remove all deed restrictions from the parcel of land described in subsection (c). (b)Deed restrictionsThe deed restrictions referred to in subsection (a) are those restrictions, including easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants described in the quitclaim deed from the United States to the City of Paducah, Kentucky, executed on April 27, 2012, and recorded by the Clerk of the County Court of McCracken County, Kentucky on pages 247 through 260 of Deed Book 1229. (c)Land descriptionThe parcel of land referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel— (1)comprised of approximately 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue, on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, including the improvements thereon; and (2)conveyed by the Secretary of the Interior to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 1276 : To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1276IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.1.Removal of restriction(a)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary) shall execute such instruments as may be necessary to remove all deed restrictions from the parcel of land described in subsection (d), subject to the conditions in subsection (c).(b)Deed restrictionsThe deed restrictions referred to in subsection (a) are those restrictions, including easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants described in the quitclaim deed from the United States to the City of Paducah, Kentucky, executed on April 27, 2012, and recorded by the Clerk of the County Court of McCracken County, Kentucky, on pages 247 through 260 of Deed Book 1229.(c)Conditions of extinguishmentIn removing the deed restrictions under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include a reservation requiring that—(1)the City of Paducah, Kentucky, not transfer or sell the parcel of land to any other entity, except the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah;(2)if the City of Paducah, Kentucky, transfers or sells such parcel to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah, that the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah offers to convey the parcel of land to the Secretary, without consideration, prior to conveying the property to any other entity; and(3)any new use or development of the parcel of land continue to be compatible with public use or recreation purposes. (d)Land descriptionThe parcel of land referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel—(1)comprised of approximately 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue, on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, including the improvements thereon; and(2)conveyed by the Secretary to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 1276 RH: To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 237119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1276[Report No. 119–281]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 13, 2025Mr. Comer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 13, 2025A BILLTo remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.1.Removal of restriction(a)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary) shall execute such instruments as may be necessary to remove all deed restrictions from the parcel of land described in subsection (d), subject to the conditions in subsection (c).(b)Deed restrictionsThe deed restrictions referred to in subsection (a) are those restrictions, including easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants described in the quitclaim deed from the United States to the City of Paducah, Kentucky, executed on April 27, 2012, and recorded by the Clerk of the County Court of McCracken County, Kentucky, on pages 247 through 260 of Deed Book 1229.(c)Conditions of extinguishmentIn removing the deed restrictions under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include a reservation requiring that—(1)the City of Paducah, Kentucky, not transfer or sell the parcel of land to any other entity, except the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah;(2)if the City of Paducah, Kentucky, transfers or sells such parcel to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah, that the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah offers to convey the parcel of land to the Secretary, without consideration, prior to conveying the property to any other entity; and(3)any new use or development of the parcel of land continue to be compatible with public use or recreation purposes. (d)Land descriptionThe parcel of land referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel—(1)comprised of approximately 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue, on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, including the improvements thereon; and(2)conveyed by the Secretary to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.September 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (24)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/13/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/13/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/13/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/23/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
04/29/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
06/25/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
07/23/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
07/23/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
09/15/2025Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-281.
09/15/2025House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-281.
09/15/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
12/09/2025House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
12/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5073-5074)
12/09/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1276.
12/09/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5073)
12/09/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5073)
12/09/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/10/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
03/04/2026SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
08/07/2026Library of CongressSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
08/07/2026SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
08/07/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
08/07/2026SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4551-4552)
08/10/2026SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleTo remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
Official Title as IntroducedTo remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (0)

There are no cosponsors of this bill.

Committees (7)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee08/08/2026 Discharged From
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee03/04/2026 Markup By
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee12/10/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee09/15/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee07/23/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee06/25/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee02/13/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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