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University of Utah Research Park Act

2/12/2026, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 1453

This bill is titled "A bill to confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes." It was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 10, 2025. Additional information such as key provisions, summaries, or directives is not provided in the context object.

Congressional Summary of S 1453

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1453

Bill S 1453 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill S 1453 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 10, 2025.  Bill S 1453's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337. as of February 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1453

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1453

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Educational facilities and institutions
- Land transfers
- Utah

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1453

A bill to confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes.
A bill to confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes.

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