Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act of 2017

Bill 115 s 825, also known as the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation that focuses on transferring certain federal lands to the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC). The purpose of this transfer is to allow SEARHC to expand its healthcare services in the region.

The bill specifies that the lands to be transferred are located in Sitka, Alaska, and are currently managed by the United States Forest Service. The transfer would involve approximately 19 acres of land, which would be used by SEARHC to construct and operate a new healthcare facility.

The legislation outlines the terms of the transfer, including the requirement that SEARHC must use the land for healthcare purposes only. It also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources on the transferred lands and requires SEARHC to comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. Overall, the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act of 2017 aims to improve access to healthcare services in the region by allowing SEARHC to expand its facilities. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards improving healthcare in Southeast Alaska.