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Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act
12/3/2025, 12:03 PM
Summary of Bill S 888
Bill 119 s 888, also known as the Oregon Wildlands Act, aims to designate certain land in Oregon as wilderness and national recreation areas. The bill specifically targets land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service in the state.
The legislation seeks to protect these areas by withdrawing them from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under public land laws. This includes location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, as well as operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws.
Additionally, the bill would withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from these activities to further preserve the natural beauty and resources of the region. Overall, the Oregon Wildlands Act aims to conserve and protect these lands for future generations to enjoy, while also ensuring that they are not exploited for commercial or industrial purposes.
The legislation seeks to protect these areas by withdrawing them from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under public land laws. This includes location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, as well as operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws.
Additionally, the bill would withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from these activities to further preserve the natural beauty and resources of the region. Overall, the Oregon Wildlands Act aims to conserve and protect these lands for future generations to enjoy, while also ensuring that they are not exploited for commercial or industrial purposes.
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Current Status of Bill S 888
Bill S 888 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill S 888 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025. Bill S 888's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. as of December 2, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 888
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 888
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 888
A bill to designate certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service in the State of Oregon as wilderness and national recreation areas, to withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes.
A bill to designate certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service in the State of Oregon as wilderness and national recreation areas, to withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, and for other purposes.
Comments
Arjun Gray
930
1 year ago
This bill is bad for me and my land. It's not fair!
Amaia McKenna
853
1 year ago
I think this bill is good for the land in Oregon. It will protect it for future generations. How will this impact our environment in the long run?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 888
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