S. 2417In committeeEnvironment & energy
Bill grants special permit for flagpole at Utah's Kyhv Peak lookout
Data as of July 11, 2026
The bill requires the Forest Service to permit an American flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in Utah's Uinta National Forest.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
The bill directs the Forest Service to grant a 10-year, renewable, fee-free permit for a flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in the Uinta National Forest. It first offers the permit to Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah, and if declined, to a qualified local resident, nonprofit, or volunteer group from Utah County. It also waives standard National Environmental Policy Act review for this specific project.
Who does it affect?
Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah, is named as the first offeree; Utah County residents, nonprofits, or volunteer groups are secondary candidates. The Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, administers the permit.
Why does it matter?
The bill sets a site-specific precedent by bypassing standard environmental review and land-use fees for one designated location, without changing broader public lands or environmental policy.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- July 23, 2025
- Latest action:
- February 12, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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