Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025
Summary
The Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a special use permit for maintaining a flagpole bearing the U.S. flag at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in Utah. The permit is for a 10-year period and prioritizes Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah, or another qualified person if Collins declines. The Act also exempts the permit from land use fees and NEPA requirements.
Expected Effects
This act will ensure the continued presence of a U.S. flag at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point. It streamlines the permitting process by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to issue the permit and waiving NEPA requirements. This could set a precedent for similar actions regarding national symbols on federal lands.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures the continued display of the U.S. flag at a prominent location.
- Simplifies the permitting process for maintaining the flagpole.
- Exempts the permit holder from land use fees, reducing financial burden.
- Prioritizes local individuals or organizations for the permit.
- Potentially enhances tourism and patriotic sentiment in the area.
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Potential Disadvantages
- May be perceived as prioritizing symbolic gestures over other land management concerns.
- Waiver of NEPA review could bypass environmental considerations.
- Could set a precedent for similar requests without thorough review.
- Limited scope and impact on broader national issues.
- Potential for controversy if the selection process is perceived as unfair.
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Constitutional Alignment
The act appears to align with the Constitution, particularly if viewed as an exercise of Congress's power to manage federal lands under Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 (the Property Clause). The act does not appear to infringe on any specific individual rights or freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights. However, some might argue that prioritizing a specific symbol could raise concerns under the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, though this is a weak argument in this case.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).