Contact Congress about S. 1405: Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023
This bill would let the federal government and Utah exchange certain lands in Utah. The available summary is limited, so the details come from the official bill text.
Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Utah, federal land managers, and Utah’s school trust land system. It could change which government owns or manages specific pieces of land in Utah. The available source does not give enough detail to name every local community, land user, or parcel affected.
Why this matters: Land swaps can change who controls land, who manages it, and how it may support public goals. Here, the key issue is a proposed exchange between federal land and Utah trust land. The available text does not explain the full local effects, so the practical impact depends on the exact lands and terms in the bill.
Key provisions in S. 1405
- 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 between certain federal land and certain Utah state land.
- Senator Romney introduced the bill in the U.S. Senate on May 2, 2023.
- After introduction, the Senate read the bill twice and sent it to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. On January 9, 2024, it was reported out of committee.
- Senator Manchin reported the bill without amendment. The bill’s stated purpose is still to exchange certain federal land and certain Utah state land in Utah.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1405
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 S. 1405
- What is S. 1405?
- This bill would let the federal government and Utah exchange certain lands in Utah. The available summary is limited, so the details come from the official bill text.
- How do I support or oppose S. 1405?
- 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 S. 1405?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 1405 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
