Nicholas J. Begich III

House of Representatives · Republican · Alaska at large · since Jan 2025

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H.R. 3620 · Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-130.

What it would change

Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convey approximately 3.4 acres in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation (SCF) for use in connection with health and social services programs.

The conveyance must be made by warranty deed. The conveyance may not (1) require any consideration (such as payment) from the SCF for the property; (2) impose any obligation, term, or condition on the SCF relating to that property; or (3) allow for any U.S. reversionary interest in the property.

HHS must be accorded any easement or access to the property as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of HHS.

The bill prohibits the SCF from being liable for certain environmental contamination that occurred on or before the date on which the property is conveyed to the SCF. In turn, HHS may not be liable for any contamination that occurred after the date that the SCF controlled, occupied, and used the property. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

Their bill moved

H.R. 3620 · Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

Signed by President.

What it would change

Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convey approximately 3.4 acres in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation (SCF) for use in connection with health and social services programs.

The conveyance must be made by warranty deed. The conveyance may not (1) require any consideration (such as payment) from the SCF for the property; (2) impose any obligation, term, or condition on the SCF relating to that property; or (3) allow for any U.S. reversionary interest in the property.

HHS must be accorded any easement or access to the property as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of HHS.

The bill prohibits the SCF from being liable for certain environmental contamination that occurred on or before the date on which the property is conveyed to the SCF. In turn, HHS may not be liable for any contamination that occurred after the date that the SCF controlled, occupied, and used the property. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.

Bills they cosponsored · 207

H.R. 10669 · LANDs Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. · Oct 1, 2026

H.R. 10327 · Cost Estimates Improvement Act

Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · Sep 10, 2026

H.R. 10275 · Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. · Sep 3, 2026

H.R. 10123 · STOP Improper Licensing Act

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5616-5617) · Sep 14, 2026

Committees

  • House Committee on Natural Resources Member
  • Energy and Mineral Resources Vice chair
  • Oversight and Investigations Member
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Member
  • Energy Member
  • Environment Member
  • Investigations and Oversight Member
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Member
  • Aviation Member
  • Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Member
  • Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Member

Bills and committee seats from the official record.