Federal deed restrictions on Paducah, Kentucky land would be removed
Signed into lawH.R. 1276Latest action
Sponsor: James Comer · Representative · KY
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Official title: To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 1276 directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove federal deed restrictions on 3.62 acres given to Paducah, KY in 2012.
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What does this do?
HR 1276 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove all legal restrictions attached to a 3.62-acre parcel at 2956 Park Avenue in Paducah, Kentucky. The land was transferred from the federal government to the City of Paducah in 2012 as part of the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center. Those original deed conditions limit how the city can use, sell, or develop the property.
Who does it affect?
This bill directly affects the City of Paducah and residents of that area. Local officials would gain full control over the property once federal restrictions are lifted.
Why does it matter?
Removing the restrictions would give the City of Paducah the flexibility to sell, develop, or repurpose the land without following the federal conditions set in 2012. The bill is described as a routine measure to clarify local ownership of land previously transferred from the federal government.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law
Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-105.