Bill · H.R. 2876· House(119-HR-2876)
University of Utah Research Park Act
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 12/16/2025 — Received in the Senate.
- Sponsored by
- Blake Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "University of Utah Research Park Act," aims to confirm the use of specific non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes. It focuses on approximately 593.54 acres of land previously conveyed to the University of Utah. The bill confirms the University's use of this land as a research park. It also validates other uses consistent with the research park and related university purposes. This includes the development of student housing and a transit hub.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would students be better off under this?+3
The bill directly facilitates student housing and research opportunities.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The development of a research park, student housing, and a transit hub typically stimulates local job growth.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
Confirming land use for a research park and transit hub supports regional economic activity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Research Park Development: The bill confirms the use of land for a University research park, which was approved via a letter from the Secretary of the Interior dated December 10, 1970 (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Student Housing: The Act confirms the development of student housing as a valid public purpose (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Transit Infrastructure: The Act confirms the development of a transit hub as a valid public purpose (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3Improves Public Land Management+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+2
- 12/16/2025
- Received in the Senate.
- 12/15/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5873-5874)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5873-5874)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2876.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5873-5875)
- Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 9/15/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-290.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 246.
- 6/25/2025
- Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 4/29/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 4/23/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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