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LEGISLATION/H.R. 4684

Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026

119-HR-4684119th CongressIntroduced Jul 23, 2025Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsor

Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3](R-UT-3)

Summary

Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026

This bill directs the Forest Service to issue a special use permit to maintain a flagpole bearing the American flag at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in the Uinta National Forest, which is in Utah. 

The Forest Service must issue the special use permit for a 10-year period and renew the permit as required by the bill. The Forest Service may impose terms and conditions on a permit holder to ensure the proper care and maintenance of the flagpole. 

The bill prohibits the Forest Service from charging a land use fee for the special use permit.

The bill also exempts such permit from environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

As background, Scoutmaster Robert Collins and his scout troop raised the American flag at the point in 2000 and lowered it before winter. The flag was raised annually until the Forest Service cited policy that requires a permit for the construction or placement of any structure, including flagpoles, on National Forest lands. The bill directs the Forest Service to issue a special use permit so the flag may continue to be raised seasonally each year.

Subjects

Forests, forestry, treesLicensing and registrationsNational symbolsUtah

Actions (18)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 20, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3570)
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3570)
May 19, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4684.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3570-3572)
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 504.
Apr 2, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-584.
Apr 2, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-584.
Apr 2, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 5, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Mar 5, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 14, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jan 7, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 23, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025Library of Congress
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