The Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025 has moved through the legislative process following its passage in the House. The bill, H.R.1045, seeks to establish a Southwest Ecological Restoration Institute located within Utah.
This proposed institute would function similarly to existing institutes in Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. The goal of such an organization is to promote adaptive ecosystem management techniques intended to restore the health of woodland and forest ecosystems while reducing wildfire risks.
The legislation was introduced by Representative Mike Kennedy of Utah. According to legislative records, the bill passed the House on December 15, 2025, via a voice vote following a motion to suspend the rules.
Following its passage in the House, the bill was received in the Senate on December 16, 2025, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The bill's policy area is categorized under Public Lands and Natural Resources. The legislative process for H.R.1045 includes oversight from the House Committees on Natural Resources and Agriculture, as well as the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
