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University of Utah Research Park Act

H.R. 2876 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 2876119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 04/10/2025REP. MOORER-UT · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.37 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

4 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 4 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Moore, Blake D. (R-UT) (Introduced 04/10/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.37 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action12/16/2025 Received in the Senate.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Reported to House (09/15/2025)

University of Utah Research Park Act

This bill confirms the use by the University of Utah of approximately 593 acres of specified nonfederal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, as a university research park and for related university purposes (including development of student housing and a transit hub) as a valid public purpose.

Text (3)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 2876 EH: University of Utah Research Park Act 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. 2876

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the University of Utah Research Park Act.

2.Confirmation of use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for valid public purposes (a)Confirmation of uses (1)In generalThe use by the University of Utah of the land described in subsection (b) as a University research park, as approved by the letter from the Secretary of the Interior to the University of Utah dated December 10, 1970, and any modifications of the approved plan of development and management approved by the Department of the Interior prior to the date of enactment of this Act, is confirmed as a valid public purpose consistent with the requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), subject to the terms and conditions included in the letter and approvals. (2)Other usesAny other uses of the land described in subsection (b) by the University of Utah that are consistent with use as a University research park and related university purposes (including development of student housing and a transit hub) are confirmed as valid public purposes consistent with the requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). (b)Description of non-Federal landThe land referred to in subsection (a) is the approximately 593.54 acres of land conveyed to the University of Utah under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), by patent numbered 43–99–0012 and dated October 18, 1968, and more particularly described as tracts D (excluding parcels numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), G, and J, T. 1 S., R. 1 E., Salt Lake Meridian. Passed the House of Representatives December 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 2876 IH: University of Utah Research Park Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-10 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. 2876IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 10, 2025Mr. Moore of Utah (for himself, Mr. Owens, Mr. Kennedy of Utah, and Ms. Maloy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the University of Utah Research Park Act.2.Confirmation of use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for valid public purposes(a)Confirmation of uses(1)In generalThe use by the University of Utah of the land described in subsection (b) as a University research park, as approved by the letter from the Secretary of the Interior to the University of Utah dated December 10, 1970, and any modifications of the approved plan of development and management approved by the Department of the Interior prior to the date of enactment of this Act, is confirmed as a valid public purpose consistent with the requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), subject to the terms and conditions included in the letter and approvals.(2)Other usesAny other uses of the land described in subsection (b) by the University of Utah that are consistent with use as a University research park and related university purposes (including development of student housing and a transit hub) are confirmed as valid public purposes consistent with the requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). (b)Description of non-Federal landThe land referred to in subsection (a) is the approximately 593.54 acres of land conveyed to the University of Utah under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), by patent numbered 43–99–0012 and dated October 18, 1968, and more particularly described as tracts D (excluding parcels numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), G, and J, T. 1 S., R. 1 E., Salt Lake Meridian.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 2876 RH: University of Utah Research Park Act 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. 246119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2876[Report No. 119–290]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 10, 2025Mr. Moore of Utah (for himself, Mr. Owens, Mr. Kennedy of Utah, and Ms. Maloy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the University of Utah Research Park Act.2.Confirmation of use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for valid public purposes(a)Confirmation of uses(1)In generalThe use by the University of Utah of the land described in subsection (b) as a University research park, as approved by the letter from the Secretary of the Interior to the University of Utah dated December 10, 1970, and any modifications of the approved plan of development and management approved by the Department of the Interior prior to the date of enactment of this Act, is confirmed as a valid public purpose consistent with the requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), subject to the terms and conditions included in the letter and approvals.(2)Other usesAny other uses of the land described in subsection (b) by the University of Utah that are consistent with use as a University research park and related university purposes (including development of student housing and a transit hub) are confirmed as valid public purposes consistent with the requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). (b)Description of non-Federal landThe land referred to in subsection (a) is the approximately 593.54 acres of land conveyed to the University of Utah under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), by patent numbered 43–99–0012 and dated October 18, 1968, and more particularly described as tracts D (excluding parcels numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), G, and J, T. 1 S., R. 1 E., Salt Lake Meridian.September 15, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (18)

DateChamberAll Actions
04/10/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
04/10/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
04/10/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/23/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
04/29/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
06/25/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
06/25/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
06/25/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
09/15/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-290.
09/15/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-290.
09/15/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 246.
12/15/2025House floor actionsMr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
12/15/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5873-5875)
12/15/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2876.
12/15/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5873-5874)
12/15/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5873-5874)
12/15/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/16/2025SenateReceived in the Senate.

Titles (6)

Title TypeTitle
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseUniversity of Utah Research Park Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseUniversity of Utah Research Park Act
Display TitleUniversity of Utah Research Park Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedUniversity of Utah Research Park Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (3)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
House - Natural Resources Committee09/15/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee06/25/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee06/25/2025 Discharged from
House - Natural Resources Committee04/10/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (2)

Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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