Rand Paul (R-KY)
A bill to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove all deed restrictions from a specific parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. The land in question is about 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center. These restrictions stem from a quitclaim deed executed by the United States to the City of Paducah on April 27, 2012. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Paul, along with Mr. McConnell, on February 13, 2025. It was subsequently read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +1
Would business owners be better off under this?
The removal of deed restrictions may allow for more flexible commercial or private development of the land.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The bill provides the City of Paducah more flexibility in utilizing local land for community needs.
- Scored +1
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
Removing restrictions provides the local municipality more flexibility in managing and utilizing the specific parcel of land.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The removal of deed restrictions and easements may reduce existing environmental or land-use protections for the parcel.
- Scored -1
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill requires a federal mandate from the Secretary of the Interior to alter land deed restrictions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1(a): This section requires the Secretary of the Interior to execute instruments necessary to remove all deed restrictions from the specified land. This might be seen as positive because it lifts conditions, covenants, and easements placed on the City of Paducah from the 2012 quitclaim deed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The removal of deed restrictions may allow for more flexible commercial or private development of the land. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill provides the City of Paducah more flexibility in utilizing local land for community needs.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Removing restrictions provides the local municipality more flexibility in managing and utilizing the specific parcel of land. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The removal of deed restrictions and easements may reduce existing environmental or land-use protections for the parcel.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill facilitates local land control by removing federal restrictions on land held by the City of Paducah. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill requires a federal mandate from the Secretary of the Interior to alter land deed restrictions.
- 3/4/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 12/9/2025
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- 2/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mitch McConnellRepublican · Kentucky