Bill > S2098

This bill facilitates the transfer of approximately 3.372 acres of land in Anchorage, Alaska, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Southcentral Foundation (SCF), a local healthcare organization. The land transfer must occur within two years of the bill's enactment and will be completed through a warranty deed at no cost to SCF, with no conditions or future obligations attached. The bill specifically ensures that SCF will not be held liable for any environmental contamination that existed on the property prior to the transfer, while the Secretary of HHS remains responsible for any contamination that occurred before SCF took control of the property. The conveyance will supersede any previous quitclaim deeds for the same property, and the Secretary will retain reasonable easement rights to address any remaining obligations. The land is intended to be used for health and social services programs, and the bill includes provisions to protect SCF from potential environmental liabilities by requiring the Secretary to follow specific federal environmental compliance procedures. Ultimately, this bill aims to support the Southcentral Foundation's mission by providing them with a clear title to a specific parcel of land in Anchorage.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2098/all-info