James Comer (R-KY)
To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-105.
Became law
Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- To President
- Became Law
No one's position on it was recorded: the House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together), and the Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote).
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove deed restrictions from a specific parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. The land in question is a 3.62-acre property located at 2956 Park Avenue. The removal of these restrictions comes with strict conditions regarding who can own the property next. Specifically, the City of Paducah can only transfer or sell the land to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah. If that club ever decides to sell or transfer the property to someone else, it must first offer to give the land back to the Secretary for free. Additionally, any new use or development of the land must stay compatible with public use or recreation purposes.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
Specifically enables the transfer of land to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Increases potential for low-cost youth programs and recreation.
- Scored +3
Would students be better off under this?
Supports a youth organization that provides student-centric services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(c)(1): This provision allows the City of Paducah to transfer or sell the parcel of land directly to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah. This is a positive outcome because it benefits local youth and community programs associated with the club.
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Section 1(c)(3): This section requires that any new use or development of the land must continue to be compatible with public use or recreation purposes. This is beneficial for the people because it ensures the property remains dedicated to public enjoyment and recreational activities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1(c)(1) and Section 1(c)(2): These provisions place strict limitations on who can own the property, restricting future transfers exclusively to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club or back to the Secretary. This could be seen as a burden because it heavily restricts the City of Paducah's property rights and prevents them from using or selling the land for other potentially valuable community needs.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Specifically enables the transfer of land to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increases potential for low-cost youth programs and recreation. Would students be better off under this? — Supports a youth organization that provides student-centric services. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Benefits the city of Paducah through updated land utility. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Potential for increased recreational opportunities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Clarifies and updates deed restrictions for a specific parcel of public land. Does this invest in rural communities? — Facilitates local land use and development in Paducah, Kentucky.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — Potentially expands facilities for the Boys & Girls Club, benefiting local childcare and youth services.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Transfers control over land restrictions to local government/entities.
- Public Law (9/12/2026)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
- 9/11/2026
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-105.
- 9/3/2026
- Presented to President.
- 8/10/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 8/7/2026
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4551-4552)
- 3/4/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 12/10/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 12/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5073)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5073)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1276.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5073-5074)
- Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 9/15/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-281.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
- 7/23/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 6/25/2025
- Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
- 4/29/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 4/23/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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