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119-s-457119th Congress

Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Introduced

Summary

Creates authority for a new Utah wildfire research institute by adding Utah to the list of states eligible under the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004. The bill would amend Section 5 by inserting "the State of Utah" as a new subparagraph and by changing the enumerated states language to include "Colorado, and Utah."

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Adds Utah wildfire research institute

If enacted, this bill would add Utah as an Institute under the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act. That would allow establishment of a Utah Wildfire Research Institute. Utah universities, local governments, nonprofits, homeowners, and businesses would be eligible for institute programs, grants, and collaborations. This change would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lee, Mike [R-UT]

UT • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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