Bills/H.R. 4716

To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land in Saratoga Springs, Utah, from the Secretary of the Interior to the United States Postal Service for construction of a post office, and for other purposes.

To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land in Saratoga Springs, Utah, from the Secretary of the Interior to the United States Postal Service for construction of a post office, and for other purposes.

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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HR 4716 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would transfer control of a parcel of federal land located in Saratoga Springs, Utah from the Department of the Interior to the U.S. Postal Service. The purpose is to allow the Postal Service to build a new post office on that land. Currently, the Department of the Interior oversees the property, but the bill would shift administrative responsibility so the Postal Service can develop and use the site for postal operations. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects residents and businesses in Saratoga Springs, Utah, who would gain a new postal facility. It also involves the Department of the Interior and the U.S.

Postal Service in terms of land management responsibilities. The local community would likely benefit from improved mail services. **Current Status** As of now, HR 4716 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Burgess Owens, a Republican from Utah's 4th Congressional District. The bill's specific details and any conditions for the land transfer have not been publicly detailed in available materials.

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Latest Action

July 23, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Key Dates

Introduced
July 23, 2025
Last Updated
July 23, 2025
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