Congress directs the Energy Department to transfer the federal Moab site to Grand County, Utah, once cleanup is far enough along for a safe handoff.
The transfer would be free, but it could come with safety rules or land-use limits to protect people’s health, set by the Energy Department and nuclear regulators.
Even after the land transfer, the federal government would keep certain water rights and access it needs to continue any required groundwater cleanup and well work.
Grand County would be barred from selling or giving any of the transferred land to a private company or nonprofit group.
The Energy Department can add extra conditions to protect federal interests as part of the transfer deal.
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Milestones
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Feb 4, 2026Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Dec 2, 2025Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Apr 8, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025
Bill NumberS 1321
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
