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Malheur County Land Management and Wilderness Protection Act

This act establishes a grazing management program on federal lands in Malheur County, Oregon, aiming to improve ecological health. It also creates a community advisory group to propose environmental and economic development projects. Additionally, the act designates new wilderness areas and transfers land to Native American tribes, impacting land access and usage.
Key points
A new grazing management program on federal lands in Malheur County, providing more flexibility to ranchers to improve the ecological health of the land.
Establishment of the Malheur C.E.O. Group, composed of local stakeholders, to propose projects for ecological restoration, invasive species management, and economic development.
Designation of over a million acres of federal land in Malheur County as wilderness areas, implying protection and restrictions on use.
Transfer of significant land areas to the Burns Paiute Tribe for management as part of their reservation, potentially affecting local communities and resource access.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1942
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2025-06-04
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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 119_S_1942.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new grazing management program on federal lands in Malheur County, providing more flexibility to ranchers to improve the ecological health of the land.
  • Establishment of the Malheur C.E.O. Group, composed of local stakeholders, to propose projects for ecological restoration, invasive species management, and economic development.
  • Designation of over a million acres of federal land in Malheur County as wilderness areas, implying protection and restrictions on use.
  • Transfer of significant land areas to the Burns Paiute Tribe for management as part of their reservation, potentially affecting local communities and resource access.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Environment Agriculture Local Government