Burgess Owens (R-UT)
To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Utah National Guard located in Lehi, Utah, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Army to transfer certain real property and improvements to the Utah National Guard in Lehi, Utah. The land consists of three specific parcels described within the legislation. The conveyance is subject to existing easements, restrictions, and covenants of record. If the property is no longer used for Utah National Guard training and readiness, the Secretary has the option to take the property back. Additionally, the State of Utah may be required to pay the costs associated with the conveyance.
Yes
- Scored +1
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill supports training and readiness for the Utah National Guard.
- Scored +1
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The property transfer supports military infrastructure within the state.
- Scored +1
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The land transfer supports Utah National Guard training and readiness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Property Transfer to Utah National Guard: The Secretary of the Army may convey all right, title, and interest in three specific parcels of land to the Utah National Guard (Section 1(a)(1)). This allows the National Guard to acquire the land and any improvements on it for their use.
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Refund of Excess Costs: If the State of Utah pays costs in advance that exceed the actual costs incurred by the Secretary, the Secretary must refund the extra money to the State (Section 1(d)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Property Reversion: If the Secretary decides the property is not being used for Utah National Guard training and readiness activities, the United States can take the property back, including any improvements made to it (Section 1(c)(1)).
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Financial Burden on the State of Utah: The Secretary can require the State of Utah to pay all costs related to the conveyance, such as administrative costs and real estate due diligence, excluding environmental remediation (Section 1(d)(1)).
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Restrictions on Funding: The State of Utah is prohibited from using Federal funds to pay for the costs required by this section (Section 1(e)).
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Potential for Additional Requirements: The Secretary has the authority to impose any additional terms and conditions they consider appropriate to protect United States interests regarding the land transfer (Section 1(f)).
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 people in rural areas be better off under this? — The property transfer supports military infrastructure within the state. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill supports training and readiness for the Utah National Guard.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The land transfer supports Utah National Guard training and readiness.
- 4/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mike KennedyRepublican · Utah
Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
Celeste MaloyRepublican · Utah