{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://comer.house.gov/2025/12/house-passes-comer-s-legislation-removing-federal-government-restrictions-on-paducah-kentucky-property", "House Passes Comer\u2019s Legislation Removing Federal Government Restrictions on Paducah, Kentucky Property", "2025-12-09", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "KY", "James Comer", "C001108", "comer.house.gov", "comer", "https://comer.house.gov/media", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing his legislation that lifts a National Park Service (NPS) restriction on property in Paducah, Kentucky. Introduced by Congressman Comer in February, H.R. 1276 will empower local officials to fully transfer land to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club, allowing the organization to renovate and improve its facilities for the benefit of the community.\n\n\u201cIt is an honor to serve the people of Paducah and McCracken County in Congress. One of their community\u2019s most impactful institutions, the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club, has been a cornerstone of support and opportunity for local youth for over sixty years. Unfortunately, a lingering federal interest in the property dating back to the City\u2019s involvement in the Federal Lands to Parks Program decades ago has impeded progress on an exciting renovation project for the local Boys and Girls Club. H.R. 1276 is a straightforward, common-sense bill that would lift this outdated restriction and allow the City to fully transfer the land to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club. I was proud to collaborate with the City of Paducah, the National Park Service, and local stakeholders to develop this legislative solution. I would also like to thank Senator Paul for introducing the Senate companion bill, S. 601, and Senator McConnell for being an original cosponsor of that legislation. I look forward to working with them to get this bill across the finish line and onto the President\u2019s desk,\u201d said Congressman Comer on the House floor.\n\nWatch Congressman Comer\u2019s prepared remarks here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe City of Paducah approached Congressman Comer\u2019s office requesting assistance with removing the NPS\u2019s role in the property that includes the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club. The city currently owns the property after it was conveyed through the Federal Lands to Parks Program, but NPS still holds one restriction on the property. Paducah, Kentucky officials seek to transfer the property to the Boys and Girls Club, allowing the organization to renovate the building, including an updated gym and additional classrooms. Congressman Comer\u2019s office collaborated with the City of Paducah, NPS, U.S. Army, and the House Committee on Natural Resources on the legislation.\n\nRead More:\n\nComer Introduces Legislation to Remove Federal Government Restrictions on Paducah, Kentucky Property\n\nComer Testifies Before Natural Resources Committee, Urges Passage of Legislation Removing Federal Restrictions on Paducah Property", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://comer.house.gov/2025/12/house-passes-comer-s-legislation-removing-federal-government-restrictions-on-paducah-kentucky-property"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5945001505315304, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}