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S. 457: Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-02-06
SponsorSen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Cosponsors1
Latest action2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Last updated2026-04-15

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):

Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025

This bill requires the establishment of a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute in Utah. Such institutes currently exist in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado and promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires and restore the health of forest and woodland ecosystems.

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
John R. Curtis R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 457 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 457?

S. 457 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 457 are available on congress.gov.

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