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Sutton Mountain National Monument: Conservation, Recreation, and Wildfire Resilience

This Act establishes the Sutton Mountain National Monument in Oregon, protecting valuable ecological, paleontological, and cultural resources. For citizens, this means new recreation opportunities and measures aimed at restoring wildfire resilience in the region. Additionally, the City of Mitchell will receive federal land free of charge for recreation and public purposes.
Key points
Establishment of the Sutton Mountain National Monument (totaling approximately 65,207 acres in two units) for the protection of nature and cultural resources.
Implementation of management plans that include juniper removal and habitat restoration to increase the area's wildfire resilience.
Conveyance of approximately 1,327 acres of federal land to the City of Mitchell for recreation and public purposes.
Prohibition of motorized and mechanized use in the Upper Unit with certain exceptions, while promoting recreation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5360
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2024-11-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sutton Mountain and Painted Hills Area Wildfire Resiliency Preservation and Economic Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5360.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of the Sutton Mountain National Monument (totaling approximately 65,207 acres in two units) for the protection of nature and cultural resources.
  • Implementation of management plans that include juniper removal and habitat restoration to increase the area's wildfire resilience.
  • Conveyance of approximately 1,327 acres of federal land to the City of Mitchell for recreation and public purposes.
  • Prohibition of motorized and mechanized use in the Upper Unit with certain exceptions, while promoting recreation.
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. Merkley, Jeff [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 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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