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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 2876Educational facilities and institutionsUtah

University of Utah Research Park Act

INTRO APR 10· LAST ACTION DEC 16

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Voters should care about this bill because it provides legal clarity for a significant public asset – the University of Utah's Research Park. By confirming the legitimacy of the park's current and planned uses, the bill removes potential legal hurdles that could otherwise slow down or halt important research, educational initiatives, and infrastructure projects like student housing and transit improvements.

If this bill becomes law, it ensures the university can confidently invest in and expand these facilities, contributing to economic development, innovation, and educational opportunities in Utah. If it doesn't become law, the university could potentially face legal challenges regarding its land use, which might create uncertainty, delay projects, and divert resources to legal disputes rather than core academic and research missions.

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PROVISION 01

Confirms the University of Utah's use of approximately 593.54 acres of land as a University research park.

This provides legal certainty for the university's long-standing use of the land, removing potential legal challenges to its primary function.

PROVISION 02

Confirms other consistent uses of the land, including development of student housing and a transit hub, as valid public purposes.

This ensures future development plans aligned with university needs, such as housing and transportation, are also legally secure under the original land grant conditions.

PROVISION 03

States that these uses are consistent with the requirements of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act of 1926.

This retroactively clarifies that the university's activities meet the criteria of the federal law under which the land was originally conveyed, averting potential legal disputes.

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ACTION TIMELINE

16 EVENTS

DEC 16

Received in the Senate.

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

DEC 15

Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

HOUSE · FLOOR

DEC 15

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5873-5875)

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DEC 15

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2876.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 2876

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedApr 10, 2025

Last actionDec 16, 2025

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025

House BillHR 2876Educational facilities and institutionsUtah

University of Utah Research Park Act

INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 16, 2025

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Became Law

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In Committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Confirms the University of Utah's use of approximately 593.54 acres of land as a University research park.

This provides legal certainty for the university's long-standing use of the land, removing potential legal challenges to its primary function.

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Confirms other consistent uses of the land, including development of student housing and a transit hub, as valid public purposes.

This ensures future development plans aligned with university needs, such as housing and transportation, are also legally secure under the original land grant conditions.

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States that these uses are consistent with the requirements of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act of 1926.

This retroactively clarifies that the university's activities meet the criteria of the federal law under which the land was originally conveyed, averting potential legal disputes.

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Non-Federal land: Land that is not owned by the U.S. federal government, but may have been conveyed from federal ownership with certain conditions.
Public purposes: Uses of land or resources that benefit the general public, such as education, recreation, research, or public services.
Recreation and Public Purposes Act (1926): A federal law that allows for the sale or lease of federal lands to state and local governments and non-profit organizations for public purposes like recreation, public health, or education.
Patent (land): An official government document that grants title to land, transferring ownership from the government to a private entity or individual.
Transit hub: A central station or area where different public transportation routes and modes connect, allowing people to transfer between buses, trains, or other services.
Research park: An area, often associated with a university, that hosts companies and institutions focused on scientific research and technological development, fostering collaboration and innovation.

ACTION TIMELINE

16 EVENTS

DEC 16, 25

Received in the Senate.

INTROREFERRAL

DEC 15, 25

Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

FLOOR

DEC 15, 25

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5873-5875)

FLOOR

DEC 15, 25

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2876.

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