S. 1453 Reported by committee Public Lands and Natural Resources

University of Utah Research Park Act

A bill 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 Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] Introduced April 10, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action February 11, 2026

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. Feb 11, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.
  2. Feb 11, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. With written report No. 119-108.
  3. Sep 11, 2025 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  4. Apr 10, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  5. Apr 10, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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