Bill · S. 4399· Senate(119-S-4399)
Geese House Site Conveyance Act
- Introduced
- 4/27/2026
- Last activity
- 7/29/2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Murkowski
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Geese House Site Conveyance Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer specific Federal land to Doyon, Limited. This land consists of approximately 21,578 acres located within the preserve area of Denali National Park and Preserve. The transfer must occur as soon as practicable, but no later than one year after the Act is enacted. Certain lands, including specific lots and land underlying lakes, are excluded from this conveyance. Additionally, the Secretary is required to adjust the boundary of Denali National Park and Preserve to exclude this land.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would high-income households be better off under this?+1
The land transfer increases the land holdings of Doyon, Limited.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The land transfer provides specific regional land control to Doyon, Limited in Alaska.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1
The conveyance of land to Doyon, Limited transfers asset control to a specific entity.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2
The bill reduces the total acreage protected within the Denali National Park and Preserve boundary.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Land Conveyance to Doyon, Limited: The Secretary of the Interior shall convey all right, title, and interest in the described Federal land to Doyon, Limited within one year of the Act's enactment (Section 2(a)).
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Error Correction: The Secretary of the Interior can make minor corrections to the survey and legal description of the land to fix clerical, typographical, or surveying errors, provided Doyon, Limited gives written approval (Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Land Use: Doyon, Limited is prohibited from transferring the land to anyone other than the United States, authorizing any type of mining or mineral activities, or permitting development that would lessen the cultural value of the Geese House (Section 2(d)).
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Loss of Land for National Park: The Secretary of the Interior must adjust the boundary of Denali National Park and Preserve to exclude the land being conveyed (Section 2(f)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Income Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 7/29/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 4/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska