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Malheur Land Management: Grazing Flexibility, Wilderness Protection, and Tribal Trust.

This Act establishes a new grazing management program in Malheur County, Oregon, granting local ranchers increased flexibility to adjust livestock grazing based on weather and ecological conditions to improve the health of Federal lands. Crucially, it designates over 1.1 million acres of Federal land as protected Wilderness Areas and transfers significant acreage into trust for the benefit of the Burns Paiute Tribe.
Key points
Ranchers gain operational flexibility in grazing management on Federal lands to quickly respond to drought or changing weather conditions, subject to strict ecological monitoring plans.
Over 1.1 million acres of Federal land in Malheur County are designated as new, highly protected Wilderness Areas, restricting development and exploitation.
A local stakeholder group (Malheur C.E.O. Group), including Tribes and ranchers, is created to propose and fund local ecological restoration and development projects.
More than 30,000 acres of Federal land are transferred into trust for the Burns Paiute Tribe, expanding their reservation and co-stewardship rights over certain areas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1890
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-06-08
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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 118_S_1890.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ranchers gain operational flexibility in grazing management on Federal lands to quickly respond to drought or changing weather conditions, subject to strict ecological monitoring plans.
  • Over 1.1 million acres of Federal land in Malheur County are designated as new, highly protected Wilderness Areas, restricting development and exploitation.
  • A local stakeholder group (Malheur C.E.O. Group), including Tribes and ranchers, is created to propose and fund local ecological restoration and development projects.
  • More than 30,000 acres of Federal land are transferred into trust for the Burns Paiute Tribe, expanding their reservation and co-stewardship rights over certain areas.
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: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7288-7297; text: CR S7292-7297)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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