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S. 601

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Summary

S. 601, a bill to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky, was introduced in the Senate on Feb 13, 2025 by Sen. Rand Paul (R) with 1 co-sponsor. It last saw action on Mar 4, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Record

Text

S. 601 has 1 co-sponsor.

sb601/introduced-in-senate.txt
119 S601 IS: To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
 U.S. Senate
 2025-02-13
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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.
 II  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  S. 601  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   February 13, 2025   Mr. Paul  (for himself and  Mr. McConnell ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the  Committee on Energy and Natural Resources    A BILL
To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
1.
Removal of restriction
(a)
In general
The Secretary of the Interior shall execute such instruments as may be necessary to remove all deed restrictions from the parcel of land described 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)
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 of the Interior to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2025-02-13
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Passed House
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

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Introduced in Senate Feb 13, 2025

sb601/introduced-in-senate.md

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Introduced in Senate (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

Sen. Rand Paul (R) sponsors S. 601, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Committees

S. 601 went before 2 committees: Energy and Natural Resources and National Parks Subcommittee.

Energy and Natural Resources
Energy and Natural Resources
Markup By · Mar 4, 2026 · 314 Bills
National Parks Subcommittee
National Parks Subcommittee
Hearings By (subcommittee) · Dec 9, 2025

Actions

S. 601 has taken 5 actions since Feb 13, 2025, the latest on Mar 4, 2026.

ChamberAction
Mar 4, 2026
Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Dec 9, 2025
Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.National Parks Subcommittee
Dec 9, 2025
Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.National Parks Subcommittee
Feb 13, 2025
Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Feb 13, 2025
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Introduced in Senate

Votes

S. 601 has not gone to a roll call.

1 bill is related to S. 601, as Identical bill.

Titles

S. 601 goes by 2 titles.

  • A bill to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. — Official Title as Introduced
  • A bill to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. — Display Title

Cost estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has filed 1 estimate for S. 601, the latest on Apr 14, 2026.

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S. 601 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; S. 601’s is Public Lands and Natural Resources.

s601/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

S. 601 carries 3 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Kentucky to Land use and conservation.

s601/subjects.txt
KentuckyLand transfersLand use and conservation

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