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H.R. 1276
U.S. House•Engrossed
Summary
H.R. 1276, to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky, was introduced in the House on Feb 13, 2025 by Rep. James Comer (R). It last saw action on Sep 3, 2026: Presented to President.
Record
Text
H.R. 1276 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.
hb1276/engrossed-in-house.txt119 HR 1276 EH: To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.U.S. House of Representativestext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.IB119th CONGRESS 1st SessionH. R. 1276IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAN 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.
Tracker
The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.
- Introduced2025-02-13
- Passed House2025-12-09
- Passed Senate2026-08-07
- Conference
- To President2026-09-03
- Became Law
CRS Summary
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Introduced in House Feb 13, 2025
hb1276/introduced-in-house.mdShown Here:
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.
Sponsors
Rep. James Comer (R) sponsors H.R. 1276 alone.
Committees
H.R. 1276 went before 3 committees: Energy and Natural Resources, Natural Resources and Federal Lands Subcommittee.

Reports
1 committee report has been filed on H.R. 1276, the latest H. Rept. 119-281.
- H. Rept. 119-281 — TO REMOVE RESTRICTIONS FROM A PARCEL OF LAND IN PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
Actions
H.R. 1276 has taken 22 actions since Feb 13, 2025, the latest on Sep 3, 2026.
| Chamber | Action | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 3, 2026 | — | Presented to President. | ||
Aug 10, 2026 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | ||
Aug 7, 2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Energy and Natural Resources Committee | ||
Aug 7, 2026 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4551-4552) | ||
Aug 7, 2026 | — | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
Votes
H.R. 1276 has not gone to a roll call.
Related bills
1 bill is related to H.R. 1276, as Identical bill.
Titles
H.R. 1276 goes by 3 titles.
- To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. — 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
Cost estimate
The Congressional Budget Office has filed 2 estimates for H.R. 1276, the latest on Apr 13, 2026.
- H.R. 1276, an act to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky — 2026-04-13As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on March 4, 2026
- H.R. 1276, a bill to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky — 2025-09-26As reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on September 15, 2025
Classification
The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 1276 under Public Lands and Natural Resources, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 3 legislative subjects.
CRS Subjects
CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 1276’s is Public Lands and Natural Resources.
hr1276/policy-areas.txtLegislative Subjects
H.R. 1276 carries 3 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Kentucky to Land use and conservation.
hr1276/subjects.txtConstitutional authority
The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 1276, as entered in the Congressional Record.
[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. COMER:H.R. 1276.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 4, Section 3, Clause 2``The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make allneedful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory orother Property belonging to the United States; and nothing inthis Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice anyClaims of the United States, or of any particular State.''[Page H710]
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