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H.R. 1276 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-105

To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Passed HouseDec 9, 2025
Passed SenateAug 7, 2026
To PresidentSep 3, 2026
Became lawSep 11, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 1276 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 1 Removal of restriction
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    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 13, 2025).

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    What has happened

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    1. 2026-09-11Became Public Law No: 119-105.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-09-11Became Public Law No: 119-105.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-09-11Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-09-11Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2026-09-03Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2026-09-03Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2026-08-10Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    8. 2026-08-07Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4551-4552)Senate
    9. 2026-08-07Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    10. 2026-08-07Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
    11. 2026-08-07Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    12. 2026-03-04Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
    13. 2025-12-10Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
    14. 2025-12-09Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    15. 2025-12-09On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5073)House floor actions
    16. 2025-12-09Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5073)Library of Congress
    17. 2025-12-09DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1276.House floor actions
    18. 2025-12-09Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5073-5074)House floor actions
    19. 2025-12-09Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    20. 2025-09-15Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 237.House floor actions
    21. 2025-09-15Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-281.House floor actions
    22. 2025-09-15Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-281.Library of Congress
    23. 2025-07-23Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
    24. 2025-07-23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    25. 2025-06-25Subcommittee on Federal Lands DischargedHouse committee actions
    26. 2025-04-29Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
    27. 2025-04-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.House committee actions
    28. 2025-02-13Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
    29. 2025-02-13Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    30. 2025-02-13Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-105 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.