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OR HJM11
JM
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Owens
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AI Summary
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Oregon's 83rd Legislative Assembly urges the President, Secretary of Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, and Congress to remove legislative and regulatory barriers to active forest management on federal lands
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U.S. Forest Service reports 63 million acres under its control are prone to catastrophic wildfire due to overgrown or dead timber fuel loads; Department of Interior estimates 54 million high-risk acres on lands it manages
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National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and Clean Air Act are cited as creating unnecessary obstacles to reducing wildfire risks through land management
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Reforms would enable increased use of proactive forest management practices like prescribed burns to reduce wildfire devastation
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Memorial to be sent to the President, relevant Cabinet secretaries, Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker, and Oregon's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Urging Congress and federal agencies to adopt land management reforms that will improve the prevention and mitigation of wildfires on federal lands.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025