H.R. 2876 Passed the House Public Lands and Natural Resources

University of Utah Research Park Act

To confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] Introduced April 10, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (3 R) Latest action December 16, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Dec 16, 2025 Received in the Senate.
  2. Dec 15, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Dec 15, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5873-5874)
  4. Dec 15, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2876.
  5. Dec 15, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5873-5875)
  6. Dec 15, 2025 Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Sep 15, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 246.
  8. Sep 15, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-290.
  9. Jun 25, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  10. Jun 25, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Jun 25, 2025 Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
  12. Apr 29, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held

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