Congress·Reported·S. 1453

University of Utah: Land Use for Research Park and Housing

University of Utah Research Park Act

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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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Feb 11, 2026Senate

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

Feb 11, 2026Senate

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

Sep 11, 2025Senate

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

Apr 10, 2025Senate

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

Apr 10, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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University of Utah Research Park Act

Dec 16 — Received in the Senate.

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Congressional Bill

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University of Utah Research Park Act

Bill NumberS 1453

Congress119th Congress

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

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