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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 3620Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesAlaska

Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

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Voters should care about this bill because it supports a specific non-profit organization providing crucial health and social services in Alaska by giving them a valuable piece of property. If this bill passes, the Southcentral Foundation would gain full, unconditional ownership of land without cost, allowing them to focus resources directly on their programs rather than property acquisition or rental. This could stabilize or enhance the services offered to their community.

If the bill doesn't pass, the Southcentral Foundation might need to purchase or lease land, diverting funds from their core mission, or face uncertainty regarding the long-term use of their facilities. The bill also addresses a significant financial risk by absolving the Foundation of responsibility for any pre-existing environmental contamination, which is a common and costly issue with land transfers, ensuring they can operate without inheriting unforeseen cleanup expenses.

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PROVISION 01

The U.S. government must transfer approximately 3.37 acres of land in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation within two years of the bill's enactment.

This provision provides the Foundation with a critical asset for its health and social services programs, securing its operational base.

PROVISION 02

The Southcentral Foundation will not have to pay for the land, nor will the government impose any conditions or future claims on the property.

This ensures the Foundation receives the land as a full, unencumbered donation, freeing up financial resources.

PROVISION 03

The Southcentral Foundation will not be held responsible for any environmental pollution that existed on the property before the transfer date.

This protects the Foundation from potentially costly cleanup liabilities, ensuring resources go to services rather than environmental remediation.

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39 EVENTS

AUG 3

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-132.

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AUG 3

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.

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MAY 20

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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MAY 20

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 3620

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedMay 29, 2025

Last actionAug 3, 2026

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025

House BillHR 3620Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesAlaska

Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 3, 2026

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Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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The U.S. government must transfer approximately 3.37 acres of land in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation within two years of the bill's enactment.

This provision provides the Foundation with a critical asset for its health and social services programs, securing its operational base.

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The Southcentral Foundation will not have to pay for the land, nor will the government impose any conditions or future claims on the property.

This ensures the Foundation receives the land as a full, unencumbered donation, freeing up financial resources.

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The Southcentral Foundation will not be held responsible for any environmental pollution that existed on the property before the transfer date.

This protects the Foundation from potentially costly cleanup liabilities, ensuring resources go to services rather than environmental remediation.

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Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act

Secretary must convey property to SCF.

GLOSSARY

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Conveyance: The legal act of transferring ownership of property from one party to another.
Warranty Deed: A legal document used to transfer land ownership, in which the seller guarantees they own the property free and clear and can transfer good title.
Quitclaim Deed: A legal document used to transfer land ownership, where the seller transfers whatever interest they have in the property, but makes no guarantees about the property's title or whether there are other claims on it.
Reversionary Interest: A future right to regain possession of property after a certain event or period, meaning the original owner could take it back.
Environmental Contamination: The presence of harmful substances like oil, hazardous waste, or other pollutants in the soil, water, or air on a property.
Secretary of Health and Human Services: The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, responsible for the health and well-being of all Americans.

ACTION TIMELINE

39 EVENTS

AUG 3

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-132.

COMMITTEE

AUG 3

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.

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MAY 20

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

COMMITTEE

MAY 20

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

COMMITTEE

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Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 411 (Rep. Bergman), “Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025” H.R. 2916 (Rep. Stefanik), To authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes H.R. 3620 (Rep. Begich), “Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act” H.R. 3670 (Rep. Stansbury), “IHS Provider Expansion Act”

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee (house)Jun 11, 20258 witnesses

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FC Markup on: • H.R. 178 (Rep. McClintock), To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes. • H.R. 179 (Rep. McClintock), “Proven Forest Management Act of 2025” • H.R. 345 (Rep. Harder), “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2025” • H.R. 528 (Rep. Pettersen), “Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025” • H.R. 839 (Rep. Arrington), To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. • H.R. 1045 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025” • H.R. 1276 (Rep. Comer), To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. • H.R. 2290 (Rep. Dingell), “World War II Women’s Memorial Location Act” • H.R. 2294 (Rep. Ezell), To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. • H.R. 2302 (Rep. McClintock), “Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 2400 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 3620 (Rep. Begich), “Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 3857 (Rep. Hurd), “Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025” • H.R. 4285 (Rep. Maloy), "Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act" or the "STARS Act."

Natural Resources Committee (house)Jul 23, 2025

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Business meeting to consider S.236, to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), S.1513, to take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, S.2098, to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska, S.2735, to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, H.R.681, to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), H.R.2302, to take certain Federal land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, H.R.2388, to take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and H.R.3620, to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Foundation located in Anchorage, Alaska; to be immediately followed by an oversight hearing to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service.

Indian Affairs Committee (senate)May 20, 2026

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