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Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2417| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Lee (Republican)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a 10-year special use permit for the maintenance of a United States flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point within the Uinta National Forest in Utah. This permit, which must be issued within 180 days of enactment, is initially designated for Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah. Should Mr. Collins decline, the permit will be issued to a qualified person , defined as an individual or local non-profit/volunteer organization in Utah County with experience in flagpole care. The Secretary is authorized to impose terms and conditions to ensure proper care and maintenance of the flagpole, but no land use fees will be assessed for this permit. For subsequent permits, priority is given to the previous permit holder, then a person identified by the prior holder, and finally other qualified applicants. A significant provision of the bill is that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) will not apply to the issuance, renewal, or administration of this special use permit, nor to any associated activities like placing or removing the flagpole. The Secretary may also grant reasonable access to the site for permit holders, while ensuring public safety and natural resource protection. This legislation aims to ensure the continued presence and proper upkeep of the American flag at this prominent Utah location.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Mar 5, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4684
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.


  • March 5, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4684
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4684: Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025
Forests, forestry, treesLicensing and registrationsNational symbolsUtah

Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2417| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
The "Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a 10-year special use permit for the maintenance of a United States flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point within the Uinta National Forest in Utah. This permit, which must be issued within 180 days of enactment, is initially designated for Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah. Should Mr. Collins decline, the permit will be issued to a qualified person , defined as an individual or local non-profit/volunteer organization in Utah County with experience in flagpole care. The Secretary is authorized to impose terms and conditions to ensure proper care and maintenance of the flagpole, but no land use fees will be assessed for this permit. For subsequent permits, priority is given to the previous permit holder, then a person identified by the prior holder, and finally other qualified applicants. A significant provision of the bill is that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) will not apply to the issuance, renewal, or administration of this special use permit, nor to any associated activities like placing or removing the flagpole. The Secretary may also grant reasonable access to the site for permit holders, while ensuring public safety and natural resource protection. This legislation aims to ensure the continued presence and proper upkeep of the American flag at this prominent Utah location.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Mar 5, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4684
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.


  • March 5, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4684
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Lee (Republican)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4684: Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Forests, forestry, treesLicensing and registrationsNational symbolsUtah