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H.R. 1045 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 4 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Kennedy, Mike (R-UT) (Introduced 02/06/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.65 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/16/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (09/15/2025)
Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025
This bill requires the establishment of a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute in Utah. Such institutes currently exist in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado and promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires and restore the health of forest and woodland ecosystems.
119 HR 1045 EH: Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1045
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025.
2.Additional Institute (a)In generalSection 5(b)(2) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6704(b)(2)) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (2)in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following: (D)the State of Utah.. (b)Conforming amendmentSection 5(e)(1) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6704(e)(1)) is amended by striking and Colorado and inserting Colorado, and Utah. Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1045 IH: Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1045IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 6, 2025Mr. Kennedy of Utah (for himself, Mr. Owens, Mr. Moore of Utah, and Ms. Maloy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025.
2.Additional Institute (a)In generalSection 5(b)(2) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6704(b)(2)) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end; (2)in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following: (D)the State of Utah.. (b)Conforming amendmentSection 5(e)(1) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6704(e)(1)) is amended by striking and Colorado and inserting Colorado, and Utah.
119 HR 1045 : Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1045IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 16, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025.2.Additional Institute(a)In generalSection 5(b)(2) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6704(b)(2)) is amended—(1)in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end;(2)in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(D)the State of Utah..(b)Conforming amendmentSection 5(e)(1) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6704(e)(1)) is amended by striking and Colorado and inserting Colorado, and Utah.Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1045 RH: Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 236119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1045[Report No. 119–280, Part I]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 6, 2025Mr. Kennedy of Utah (for himself, Mr. Owens, Mr. Moore of Utah, and Ms. Maloy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedSeptember 15, 2025Reported from the Committee on Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2025Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025.2.Additional Institute(a)In generalSection 5(b)(2) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6704(b)(2)) is amended—(1)in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end;(2)in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(D)the State of Utah..(b)Conforming amendmentSection 5(e)(1) of the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6704(e)(1)) is amended by striking and Colorado and inserting Colorado, and Utah.September 15, 2025Reported from the Committee on Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2025Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/06/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 02/06/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 03/14/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. |
| 06/03/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. |
| 06/10/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-280, Part I. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-280, Part I. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Agriculture discharged. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Committee on Agriculture discharged. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 236. |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5876-5878) |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1045. |
| 12/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5876-5877) |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5876-5877) |
| 12/15/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/16/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 12/16/2025 Referred To |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 09/15/2025 Discharged From |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 02/06/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 09/15/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/23/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 02/06/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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