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Introduced
01/10/2019
01/10/2019
In Committee
01/10/2019
01/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to adjust the eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes. This bill (1) modifies the boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area in Oregon to exclude approximately 688 acres of public land, and (2) directs the Department of the Interior to manage such land to improve fire resiliency and forest health.
AI Summary
This bill, the Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act, makes the following key provisions:
1) It modifies the eastern boundary of the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area in Oregon to exclude approximately 688 acres of public land.
2) It directs the Department of the Interior to manage the excluded land to improve fire resiliency and forest health, including conducting wildfire prevention and response activities as appropriate.
3) It prohibits off-road recreational motorized use on the public land excluded from the Wilderness Study Area.
The bill aims to better manage this area to reduce wildfire risks and improve forest health, while also preventing certain recreational uses that could negatively impact the land.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 01/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/81/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s81/BILLS-116s81is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s81/BILLS-116s81is.pdf.pdf |
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