Congress·Reported·S. 1453

University of Utah Research Park Act

University of Utah: Land Use for Research Park and Housing

Sep 11, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Congress Authorizes University of Utah Expansion on Federal Land

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 1260 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1260 (118th) →

Key Points

Senator Lee introduced a bill to confirm that the University of Utah is allowed to use nearly 600 acres of land for its research park. This land was originally granted by the federal government in the 1960s for public use.
The proposal specifically lists student housing and a transit hub as approved uses for the property. This ensures the university can build these facilities without violating old federal land-use agreements.
This action helps the university modernize its campus and address the need for more student living space. It removes legal hurdles that might have blocked future construction projects on this specific plot of land in Salt Lake City.

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Milestones

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Feb 11, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Feb 11, 2026Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. With written report No. 119-108.

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.

Sep 11, 2025Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without 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.

Apr 10, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Apr 10, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

University of Utah Research Park Act

Bill NumberS 1453

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.

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