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Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

H.R. 3620 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 3620119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 05/29/2025REP. BEGICHR-AK · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.58 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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SponsorRep. Begich, Nicholas J. (R-AK) (Introduced 05/29/2025)
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CommitteesSenate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action08/03/2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.
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Summary (1)

Reported to House (12/09/2025)

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. 

Text (5)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 3620 EH: Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 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. 3620

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025.

2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)SCFThe term SCF means the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska. (2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

3.Conveyance of property to SCF (a)In generalAs soon as practicable, but not later than 2 years, after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to SCF all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (b) for use in connection with health and social services programs. (b)Property describedThe property, including all land, improvements, and appurtenances, referred to in this section is the approximately 3.372 acres located in Lot 1A, Block 36 East Addition, Anchorage Townsite Subdivision in Anchorage, Alaska, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 2025–11, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska.

4.Conditions of conveyance (a)ConditionsThe conveyance under subsection (a) of section 3— (1)shall be made by warranty deed; and (2)shall not— (A)require any consideration from SCF for the property described in subsection (b) of that section; (B)impose any obligation, term, or condition on SCF relating to that property; or (C)allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in that property. (b)Effect on any quitclaim deedThe conveyance by the Secretary under subsection (a) of section 3 by warranty deed shall, on the effective date of the conveyance, supersede, and render of no future effect, any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (b) of that section executed by the Secretary and SCF. (c)EasementThe Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property conveyed under section 3(a) as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary.

5.Environmental liability (a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, SCF shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination described in subsection (b) on any portion of the property described in section 3(b) that occurred on or before the date on which the property is conveyed to SCF under section 3(a), except that the Secretary shall not be liable for any contamination that occurred after the date that SCF controlled, occupied, and used the property. (b)Environmental contaminationEnvironmental contamination referred to in subsection (a) includes any oil or petroleum products, hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, pollutants, toxic substances, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State of Alaska law. (c)Notice of hazardous substance activity and warrantyIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)). (d)Limitation on applicabilityThis section shall only apply to the property conveyance specifically required by this Act. Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 3620 IH: Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-29 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. 3620IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 29, 2025Mr. Begich introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025.

2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)SCFThe term SCF means the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska. (2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

3.Conveyance of property to SCF (a)In generalAs soon as practicable, but not later than 2 years, after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to SCF all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (b) for use in connection with health and social services programs. (b) Property described The property, including all land, improvements, and appurtenances, referred to in this section is the approximately 3.372 acres located in Lot 1A, Block 36 East Addition, Anchorage Townsite Subdivision in Anchorage, Alaska, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 2025–11, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska.

4.Conditions of conveyance (a)ConditionsThe conveyance under subsection (a) of section 3— (1)shall be made by warranty deed; and (2)shall not— (A)require any consideration from SCF for the property described in subsection (b) of that section; (B)impose any obligation, term, or condition on SCF relating to that property; or (C)allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in that property. (b)Effect on any quitclaim deedThe conveyance by the Secretary under subsection (a) of section 3 by warranty deed shall, on the effective date of the conveyance, supersede, and render of no future effect, any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (b) of that section executed by the Secretary and SCF. (c)EasementThe Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property conveyed under section 3(a) as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary.

5.Environmental liability (a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, SCF shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination described in subsection (b) on any portion of the property described in section 3(b) that occurred on or before the date on which the property is conveyed to SCF under section 3(a), except that the Secretary shall not be liable for any contamination that occurred after the date that SCF controlled, occupied, and used the property. (b)Environmental contaminationEnvironmental contamination referred to in subsection (a) includes any oil or petroleum products, hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, pollutants, toxic substances, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State of Alaska law. (c)Notice of hazardous substance activity and warrantyIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)). (d)Limitation on applicabilityThis section shall only apply to the property conveyance specifically required by this Act.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 3620 : Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-16 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. 3620IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 16, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsAN ACTTo provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)SCFThe term SCF means the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska.(2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.3.Conveyance of property to SCF(a)In generalAs soon as practicable, but not later than 2 years, after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to SCF all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (b) for use in connection with health and social services programs.(b)Property describedThe property, including all land, improvements, and appurtenances, referred to in this section is the approximately 3.372 acres located in Lot 1A, Block 36 East Addition, Anchorage Townsite Subdivision in Anchorage, Alaska, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 2025–11, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska.4.Conditions of conveyance(a)ConditionsThe conveyance under subsection (a) of section 3—(1)shall be made by warranty deed; and(2)shall not—(A)require any consideration from SCF for the property described in subsection (b) of that section;(B)impose any obligation, term, or condition on SCF relating to that property; or(C)allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in that property.(b)Effect on any quitclaim deedThe conveyance by the Secretary under subsection (a) of section 3 by warranty deed shall, on the effective date of the conveyance, supersede, and render of no future effect, any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (b) of that section executed by the Secretary and SCF.(c)EasementThe Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property conveyed under section 3(a) as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary.5.Environmental liability(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, SCF shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination described in subsection (b) on any portion of the property described in section 3(b) that occurred on or before the date on which the property is conveyed to SCF under section 3(a), except that the Secretary shall not be liable for any contamination that occurred after the date that SCF controlled, occupied, and used the property.(b)Environmental contaminationEnvironmental contamination referred to in subsection (a) includes any oil or petroleum products, hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, pollutants, toxic substances, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State of Alaska law.(c)Notice of hazardous substance activity and warrantyIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).(d)Limitation on applicabilityThis section shall only apply to the property conveyance specifically required by this Act.Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 3620 RH: Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-09 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. 347119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3620[Report No. 119–398, Part I]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 29, 2025Mr. Begich introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedDecember 9, 2025Reported from the Committee on Natural ResourcesDecember 9, 2025Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)SCFThe term SCF means the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska.(2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.3.Conveyance of property to SCF(a)In generalAs soon as practicable, but not later than 2 years, after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to SCF all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (b) for use in connection with health and social services programs.(b)Property describedThe property, including all land, improvements, and appurtenances, referred to in this section is the approximately 3.372 acres located in Lot 1A, Block 36 East Addition, Anchorage Townsite Subdivision in Anchorage, Alaska, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 2025–11, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska.4.Conditions of conveyance(a)ConditionsThe conveyance under subsection (a) of section 3—(1)shall be made by warranty deed; and(2)shall not—(A)require any consideration from SCF for the property described in subsection (b) of that section;(B)impose any obligation, term, or condition on SCF relating to that property; or(C)allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in that property.(b)Effect on any quitclaim deedThe conveyance by the Secretary under subsection (a) of section 3 by warranty deed shall, on the effective date of the conveyance, supersede, and render of no future effect, any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (b) of that section executed by the Secretary and SCF.(c)EasementThe Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property conveyed under section 3(a) as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary.5.Environmental liability(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, SCF shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination described in subsection (b) on any portion of the property described in section 3(b) that occurred on or before the date on which the property is conveyed to SCF under section 3(a), except that the Secretary shall not be liable for any contamination that occurred after the date that SCF controlled, occupied, and used the property.(b)Environmental contaminationEnvironmental contamination referred to in subsection (a) includes any oil or petroleum products, hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, pollutants, toxic substances, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State of Alaska law.(c)Notice of hazardous substance activity and warrantyIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).(d)Limitation on applicabilityThis section shall only apply to the property conveyance specifically required by this Act.December 9, 2025Reported from the Committee on Natural ResourcesDecember 9, 2025Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Reported in Senate (RS)

119 HR 3620 RS: Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-08-03 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. IICalendar No. 535119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3620[Report No. 119–132]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 16, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsAugust 3, 2026Reported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendmentAN ACTTo provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)SCFThe term SCF means the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska.(2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.3.Conveyance of property to SCF(a)In generalAs soon as practicable, but not later than 2 years, after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to SCF all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property described in subsection (b) for use in connection with health and social services programs.(b)Property describedThe property, including all land, improvements, and appurtenances, referred to in this section is the approximately 3.372 acres located in Lot 1A, Block 36 East Addition, Anchorage Townsite Subdivision in Anchorage, Alaska, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 2025–11, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska.4.Conditions of conveyance(a)ConditionsThe conveyance under subsection (a) of section 3—(1)shall be made by warranty deed; and(2)shall not—(A)require any consideration from SCF for the property described in subsection (b) of that section;(B)impose any obligation, term, or condition on SCF relating to that property; or(C)allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in that property.(b)Effect on any quitclaim deedThe conveyance by the Secretary under subsection (a) of section 3 by warranty deed shall, on the effective date of the conveyance, supersede, and render of no future effect, any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (b) of that section executed by the Secretary and SCF.(c)EasementThe Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property conveyed under section 3(a) as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary.5.Environmental liability(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, SCF shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination described in subsection (b) on any portion of the property described in section 3(b) that occurred on or before the date on which the property is conveyed to SCF under section 3(a), except that the Secretary shall not be liable for any contamination that occurred after the date that SCF controlled, occupied, and used the property.(b)Environmental contaminationEnvironmental contamination referred to in subsection (a) includes any oil or petroleum products, hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, pollutants, toxic substances, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State of Alaska law.(c)Notice of hazardous substance activity and warrantyIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).(d)Limitation on applicabilityThis section shall only apply to the property conveyance specifically required by this Act.August 3, 2026Reported without amendment

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All Actions (25)

DateChamberAll Actions
05/29/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
05/29/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
05/29/2025House floor actionsReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/29/2025House floor actionsReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/04/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
06/11/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
07/23/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
07/23/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
07/23/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
12/09/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-398, Part I.
12/09/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-398, Part I.
12/09/2025Library of CongressCommittee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
12/09/2025House floor actionsCommittee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
12/09/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.
12/15/2025House floor actionsMr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
12/15/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5880-5882)
12/15/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3620.
12/15/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5880-5881)
12/15/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5880-5881)
12/15/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/16/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
05/20/2026SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
08/03/2026Library of CongressCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-132.
08/03/2026SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-132.
08/03/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.

Titles (8)

Title TypeTitle
Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateSouthcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textSouthcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseSouthcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseSouthcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Display TitleSouthcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as IntroducedSouthcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

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Cosponsors (0)

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Committees (9)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Indian Affairs Committee08/03/2026 Reported By
Senate - Indian Affairs Committee05/20/2026 Markup By
Senate - Indian Affairs Committee12/16/2025 Referred To
House - Energy and Commerce Committee12/09/2025 Discharged From
House - Energy and Commerce Committee05/29/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee12/09/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee07/23/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee07/23/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee05/29/2025 Referred To

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Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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