H.R. 2876 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Dec 15, 2025. Received Dec 16, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryConfirms University of Utah research park use
This bill officially recognizes that the University of Utah's use of about 593 acres of nonfederal land in Salt Lake City is a valid public purpose. The land is being used for a research park, student housing, a transit hub, and other university-related activities.
How it affects you
This bill has no direct effect on most people. It's a legal confirmation that clarifies the University of Utah's land use in Salt Lake City, which may matter to people living near the research park or involved with the university.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Sep 15, 2025)
University of Utah Research Park Act
This bill confirms the use by the University of Utah of approximately 593 acres of specified nonfederal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, as a university research park and for related university purposes (including development of student housing and a transit hub) as a valid public purpose.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2876
AN ACT
University of Utah Research Park Act
Sponsor: Rep. Blake D. Moore (R-UT-1) · Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 16, 2025: “Received in the Senate.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 3 official versions.