Blake Moore (R-UT)
University of Utah Research Park Act
A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Awaiting Senate
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
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
- Scored +3
Would students be better off under this?
The bill directly facilitates student housing and research opportunities.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The development of a research park, student housing, and a transit hub typically stimulates local job growth.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to grow the economy?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The bill directly facilitates student housing and research opportunities. Would business owners be better off under this? — The establishment of a research park provides opportunities for business development. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The development of a transit hub improves urban infrastructure and connectivity. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The expansion of student housing is directly beneficial to young adult students.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Confirming land use for a research park and transit hub supports regional economic activity. Is this likely to create jobs? — The development of a research park, student housing, and a transit hub typically stimulates local job growth.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The act explicitly validates the development of a transit hub. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill formalizes and clarifies the use of specific land for public purposes.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — Development of student housing may assist with university housing availability. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The act supports the infrastructure necessary for a research park.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The act supports the development of a research park which facilitates scientific research infrastructure.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill explicitly allows for the development of student housing.
- 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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