Bill would lift federal deed limits on old Paducah army center land
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Sponsor: Rand Paul · Senator · KY
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Official title: A bill to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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S 601 would remove all federal deed restrictions on a 3.62-acre former Army Reserve site in Paducah, Kentucky.
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What does this do?
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove legal restrictions on about 3.62 acres at 2956 Park Avenue in Paducah, Kentucky, part of the former Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center. The land was transferred to the City of Paducah in 2012 via quitclaim deed, but that deed included conditions, easements, and covenants limiting its use. This bill would eliminate all of those restrictions.
Who does it affect?
Residents and officials of Paducah and McCracken County, Kentucky, especially those involved in local economic development, city planning, or the future use of this specific site.
Why does it matter?
Removing the restrictions would give the City of Paducah full, unrestricted control over the property, potentially allowing it to sell, redevelop, lease, or repurpose the land in ways previously not permitted. The bill applies only to this single parcel and has no broader national impact.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Mar 4, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.