Bill · H.R. 5752· House(119-HR-5752)
Upper Price River Watershed Project Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/14/2025
- Last activity
- 10/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Upper Price River Watershed Project Act of 2025'', directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer specific Bureau of Land Management land to the city of Price, Utah. The land consists of approximately 124.23 acres as shown on a specific map dated May 8, 2025. The transfer includes all right, title, and interest held by the United States in that land. The City of Price may use this land for public purposes as they define them. This conveyance is subject to any valid existing rights.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
The city of Price gains direct control over 124.23 acres of land for local public use.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The city of Price gains direct control over 124.23 acres of land for local public use.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
The transfer of land to the City of Price allows the local municipality to utilize the land for its own defined public purposes.
The opposite
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-2
The bill transfers control of Bureau of Land Management land to a local municipality, which reduces direct federal management of the public land.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Land Ownership for Local Use: The Secretary shall convey the land to the City so it can be used for public purposes as defined by the City (Section 3(a)). This allows the local community to control the land for its own public needs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Existing Rights Restrictions: The conveyance of the land is subject to valid existing rights (Section 3(a)). This means there may be other legal interests or rights attached to the land that could affect how it is used.
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 Rural Residents+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Improves Public Land Management-2
- 10/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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