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US S1453

US S1453
University of Utah Research Park Act


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Introduced
04/10/2025
In Committee
09/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "University of Utah Research Park Act," confirms that the University of Utah's use of approximately 593.54 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a University research park is a valid public purpose. This land was originally conveyed to the University under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act of 1926, which allows for the transfer of federal land for public uses. The bill specifically validates the use of this land as a research park, as approved by the Secretary of the Interior in 1970 and any subsequent modifications, and also confirms other related university purposes like student housing and a transit hub as valid public uses under the same act.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337. (on 02/11/2026)

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