Contact Congress about H.R. 3049: Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023

This bill would arrange a land trade in Utah. It would exchange some federal land for some Utah state trust land.

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Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Utah, federal land managers, and the state trust land system that helps fund schools and public institutions. It could also affect communities near the lands involved, but the available text does not name the exact parcels or local impacts.

Why this matters: Land swaps can change who controls land and how that land is managed. Here, the bill would trade some federal land and some Utah state trust land. That matters because Utah trust lands are tied to funding for schools and public institutions. The available summary is limited, so the exact local effects are not clear from this packet.

Key provisions in H.R. 3049

• The bill's official title is the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023.
• The bill would provide for a land exchange involving certain federal land and certain Utah state land.
• The bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 2, 2023.
• Representative Owens introduced the bill, and the House sent it to the Committee on Natural Resources. Ms. Maloy was later listed as an additional sponsor on December 18, 2024.
• On December 18, 2024, the bill was sent to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed. The printed bill says it would exchange certain federal land and state land in Utah.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 3049

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 3049

What is H.R. 3049?

This bill would arrange a land trade in Utah. It would exchange some federal land for some Utah state trust land.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 3049?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 3049?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 3049 before I act?

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