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H.R. 1276

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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.txt
119 HR 1276 EH: To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
U.S. House of Representatives
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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.
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 1276
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AN ACT
To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
1.
Removal of restriction
(a)
In general
The 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 restrictions
The 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 extinguishment
In 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 description
The 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.

  1. Introduced2025-02-13
  2. Passed House2025-12-09
  3. Passed Senate2026-08-07
  4. Conference
  5. To President2026-09-03
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

The summaries are the Congressional Research Service’s, one per stage. Read them in full.

Introduced in House Feb 13, 2025

hb1276/introduced-in-house.md

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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.

Energy and Natural Resources
Energy and Natural Resources
Discharged From · Aug 7, 2026 · 314 Bills
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Reported By · Sep 15, 2025 · 395 Bills
Federal Lands Subcommittee
Federal Lands Subcommittee
Hearings By (subcommittee) · Apr 29, 2025 · 34 Bills

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.

ChamberAction
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.

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.


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.txt
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

H.R. 1276 carries 3 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Kentucky to Land use and conservation.

hr1276/subjects.txt
KentuckyLand transfersLand use and conservation

Constitutional 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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