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H.R. 1276 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Comer, James (R-KY) (Introduced 02/13/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - 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 Action | 08/10/2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 02/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/13/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 04/23/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. |
| 04/29/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-281. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-281. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 237. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5073-5074) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1276. |
| 12/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5073) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5073) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/10/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 03/04/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 08/07/2026 | Library of Congress | Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 08/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 08/07/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 08/07/2026 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4551-4552) |
| 08/10/2026 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| Title Type | Title |
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| Display Title | To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. |
| Official Title as Introduced | To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 08/08/2026 Discharged From |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 03/04/2026 Markup By |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 12/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 09/15/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 06/25/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 02/13/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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