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HR 7440

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to convey all right, title, and interest to certain property to the San Mateo County Transit District.

119th Congress Introduced by Kevin Mullin

Transfers federal property ownership to SamTrans for transportation use.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Bill Summary · HR 7440

Overview

House Resolution HR 7440 (119th Congress) seeks to direct the Secretary of Transportation to convey all right, title, and interest in specified property to the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans). The bill’s core aim is to transfer ownership of particular publicly held property from the federal government to the local transit agency for public transportation purposes.

Purpose and Intent

  • Provide a federal conveyance of real property interest to SamTrans.
  • Enable the local transit district to use the conveyed property for transportation-related needs, potentially improving transit infrastructure, operations, or development consistent with SamTrans’ mission.
  • Streamline property disposition by having the federal government relinquish its ownership stake to a local authority with jurisdiction over the area.

Key Provisions (as implied by the title)

  • Directive to the Secretary of Transportation to convey all right, title, and interest in targeted property to SamTrans. This implies a transfer of ownership rather than a lease or easement.
  • The bill does not, in the text provided, specify price (likely a gift/grant or nominal consideration) or conditions, but typical conveyance bills may include:
    • A description of the property to be conveyed.
    • Any required financial or legal assurances (e.g., encumbrances, environmental reviews, or maintenance obligations).
    • Compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations governing the disposition of federal property.
  • Potential requirements for documentation, title certification, and transfer mechanics (e.g., deed, title status, and recording).

Who is Affected

  • San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans): as recipient of the conveyed property, enabling use for transportation projects, facilities, or related development.
  • Federal government (Department of Transportation): as the grantor of the property interest.
  • Local communities served by SamTrans: potential beneficiaries through expanded or improved transit infrastructure and services.
  • Stakeholders with interests in the conveyed property (e.g., neighboring jurisdictions, tenants, or burdened property owners): depending on existing encumbrances or land uses.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action History:
    • Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (February 9, 2026).
    • Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit (February 10, 2026).
  • Next steps, if progressed, typically include:
    • Subcommittee review and potential hearings.
    • Full Committee consideration and reported bill to the House floor.
    • House passage and potential Senate consideration; potential conference if differences arise.
  • The bill’s procedural fate depends on committee actions and broader legislative priorities; no specific date for completion is provided in the current record.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Local capacity: Transfer could enhance SamTrans’ ability to manage land for rail, maintenance yards, parking facilities, or future expansion.
  • Federal property disposition: The bill would add to Congress’s catalog of property conveyance requests, subject to federal regulatory requirements and appraisal/cleanup if necessary.
  • Fiscal implications: If the conveyance is a gift or at little or no cost, the federal government would forego disposition proceeds; if there are environmental or cleanup liabilities, those considerations may be addressed in accompanying documents or future legislation.
  • Oversight and compliance: Conveyances typically require title certainty, environmental assessments, and adherence to federal land-use laws; the bill may include or rely on standard conditions to ensure proper use and management.

If you’d like, I can compare HR 7440 to similar property conveyance bills or pull any available summaries or cost estimates from committee materials to provide more detail.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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