What does Preamble of HR 4684 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a special use permit with respect to the maintaining of a flagpole bearing the flag of the United States at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point, Utah, and for other purposes,' aims to authorize the maintenance of a U.S. flag flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in Utah. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a special use permit for this purpose. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2025, by Mr. Kennedy of Utah and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 4684 do?

This bill is formally titled the Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025.

What does SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR MAINTENANCE OF COVERED FLAGPOLE AT KYHV of HR 4684 do?

This section establishes a process for issuing a special use permit for the placement and maintenance of a covered flagpole (a flagpole bearing the U.S. flag) at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in the Uinta National Forest. The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, is responsible for issuing the permit. Initially, the permit is to be issued to Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah, but if he declines, it will be issued to a qualified person residing in or operating in Utah County, Utah. Qualified persons must have experience with flagpoles and other experience deemed relevant by the Secretary. The Secretary prioritizes permit recipients: those holding the previous permit, those identified by the prior holder, and then other qualified applicants. The Secretary can impose terms and conditions to ensure proper care and maintenance and is prohibited from assessing land use fees. The Secretary must publish notice of permit availability on the Forest Service website and in a local Utah newspaper. The Secretary may renew or issue a new 10-year permit, and can terminate a permit for non-compliance. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) does not apply to the issuance, renewal, or administration of the special use permit. The permit holder cannot accept anything of value for identifying a subsequent permit recipient.

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Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025 — HR. 4684

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Mike Kennedy (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the maintenance of a U.S. flag flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in Utah's Uinta National Forest by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a special use permit.
The permit will initially be issued to Robert S. Collins or a qualified Utah resident, prioritizing those with flagpole experience and those recommended by the previous permit holder.
Issuance, renewal, and administration of the permit are exempt from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and land use fees are prohibited.

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