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Malheur Federal Land Management: Environmental Protection and Local Development

This Act aims to improve the ecological health of federal lands in Malheur County, Oregon, while supporting local communities and the economy. It introduces new adaptive management rules, wilderness protection, and investments in tourism and agricultural infrastructure.
Key points
Protection of over a million acres of federal land by designating them as wilderness areas.
Implementation of active land management, including invasive species control and fire prevention, to improve ecological health.
Establishment of a local advisory group (Malheur CEO Group) and a Monitoring Network involving residents, ranchers, and Native American tribes.
Investments in tourism development, including road and state park upgrades, aimed at supporting local communities and economies.
Conveyance of land to the Burns Paiute Tribe, including the Jonesboro Ranch, comprising over 26,000 acres of Federal, State, and private land described in the Act.
Creation of a Native Seed Center to support native plant restoration and provide seeds for ranchers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4752
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-08-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4752.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Protection of over a million acres of federal land by designating them as wilderness areas.
  • Implementation of active land management, including invasive species control and fire prevention, to improve ecological health.
  • Establishment of a local advisory group (Malheur CEO Group) and a Monitoring Network involving residents, ranchers, and Native American tribes.
  • Investments in tourism development, including road and state park upgrades, aimed at supporting local communities and economies.
  • Conveyance of land to the Burns Paiute Tribe, including the Jonesboro Ranch, comprising over 26,000 acres of Federal, State, and private land described in the Act.
  • Creation of a Native Seed Center to support native plant restoration and provide seeds for ranchers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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