FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 13, 2025
Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343
Dr. Paul Introduces Legislation to Remove Federal Government Restrictions on Paducah, Kentucky Property
Empowers city officials to fully transfer the property to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced legislation that will remove a National Park Service (NPS) restriction imposed on Paducah, Kentucky, property. By removing this federal government restriction on land the city currently owns, the legislation would empower local officials to fully transfer the property to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club and allow the organization to renovate and improve their facilities.
“For over sixty years, the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club has provided invaluable services to the young people of Paducah, helping to shape the next generation with education, mentorship, and community support. The federal government shouldn’t stand in the way of their efforts to improve and expand their facilities. This legislation will remove burdensome restrictions and allow the City of Paducah to transfer this property so that the Boys and Girls Club can continue its mission without federal interference,” said Dr. Paul.
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is an original cosponsor of the legislation in the Senate.
“I’m proud to partner with Congressman Comer and Senator Paul on legislation that will greenlight the City of Paducah’s proposal to transfer this property to Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club,” said Senator McConnell. “This organization does tremendous work for Kentucky’s children, and our bill eliminates unnecessary barriers that have stood in the way of new, supportive spaces for young people in Paducah to learn and grow.”
U.S. Representative James Comer (R-KY-01) introduced the House companion bill.
“The Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah has been a force for good in the Paducah-McCracken County community for over sixty years. Unnecessary restrictions imposed by the federal government have stood in the way of this local organization’s efforts to improve their facilities and offer even more critical programs to our youth. After collaborating with the city of Paducah, National Park Service, and other stakeholders, I am proud to introduce legislation today that will remove burdensome federal restrictions, empower local officials, and enable the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club to make long sought improvements that will benefit the community for decades to come. I look forward to working with Senator Rand Paul and Senator Mitch McConnell to get this bill across the finish line and to the President’s desk,” said Congressman James Comer.
You can read the bill HERE.
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