Skin Substitute Access and Payment Reform Act

House Bill

H.R. 5768

119th Congress

Skin Substitute Access and Payment Reform Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Earl L. Carter

Representative

Republican

GA-1

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill would transfer around 593 acres of land from the federal government to the University of Utah, without the university having to pay for it. This would allow the university to use the land for its own purposes, such as expanding its campus or research facilities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would transfer around 593 acres of land from the federal government to the University of Utah, without the university having to pay for it. This would allow the university to use the land for its own purposes, such as expanding its campus or research facilities.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

University of Utah Research Park Act This bill releases to the University of Utah, without consideration, the revisionary interest of the United States in approximately 593 acres of specified nonfederal land.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Transfers about 593 acres of nonfederal land to the University of Utah at no cost
Allows the university to use the land for its own needs, such as expanding its campus or research operations
Removes the federal government's interest or claim on this land

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would benefit the University of Utah by giving it access to a significant amount of additional land that it can use to grow its campus and research activities. This could lead to new opportunities for students and faculty, as well as potential economic benefits for the local community through expanded university operations. However, the transfer of federal land to a single institution could raise concerns about fairness and public access to these natural resources.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5768, 119th Congress (2025). "Skin Substitute Access and Payment Reform Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5768