S. 2417 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

What it does

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a 10-year special use permit for placing and maintaining a flagpole bearing the United States flag at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in the Uinta National Forest, Utah, not later than 180 days after enactment.
Requires the initial permit to be issued to Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah, or if he declines, to a qualified person who resides in or operates a nonprofit or volunteer organization in Utah County and has flagpole experience.
Establishes a renewal process for 10-year permits prioritizing prior holders, then persons identified by prior holders, then other qualified applicants, with the Secretary required to issue new permits within 180 days of prior permit expiration or early termination.
Exempts the Secretary from assessing land use fees on special use permits under this section and prohibits permit holders from accepting compensation for identifying successor permit holders.

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

Committee: Senate Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee