Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary 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.
What just happenedMay 20, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateMay 20, 2026
- Engrossed in HouseMay 19, 2026
- Reported in HouseApr 2, 2026
- Introduced in HouseJul 23, 2025
- May 20, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 19, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 19, 2026FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3570)
- May 19, 2026Floor8000
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, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4684.
- May 19, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3570-3572)
- May 19, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Apr 2, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 504.
- Apr 2, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-584.
Natural Resources Committee - Apr 2, 2026Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-584.
Natural Resources Committee - Mar 5, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Natural Resources Committee - Mar 5, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Natural Resources Committee - Mar 5, 2026Committee
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Jan 14, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Jan 7, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Jul 23, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jul 23, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 23, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House