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Congress·Passed House·3 months ago

University of Utah: Land Use for Research Park and Housing

Also known as: University of Utah Research Park Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
✓ Review
✓ House
Senate
President

Key Points

  • This bill officially confirms that the University of Utah is allowed to use about 594 acres of land for its research park. This land was originally given to the school by the federal government decades ago, and this action makes sure the university is following the rules.
  • The law makes it clear that the university can build more than just research offices. It specifically allows for new student housing and a transit hub, which is a central place for buses or trains to help people get around campus and the city.
  • This matters because it removes legal uncertainty about how the school can develop its campus. It ensures the university can grow to meet the needs of its students and the local economy without running into issues with old federal land-use restrictions.

Milestones

5 milestones16 actions
Dec 16, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate.

Dec 15, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 15, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5873-5874)

Dec 15, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5873-5874)

Dec 15, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2876.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

University of Utah Research Park Act

Bill NumberHR 2876
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
R: 3

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