119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jul 23, 2025
Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026
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Latest action (May 20, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Reported to House (Apr 2, 2026)
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3570)
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)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4684.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3570-3572)
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 504.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-584.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-584.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Forests, forestry, trees · Licensing and registrations · National symbols · Utah
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