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119-hr-7603119th Congress

O&C Renewal Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would prioritize permanent timber production on Oregon and California O&C lands to produce revenue for county services. It would also tighten fire protection duties and narrow which acres qualify as timberlands.

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  • Counties and local communities would see timber production framed as the primary revenue source for county services and local industry stability. The bill also lists watershed protection, recreation, and reduced catastrophic wildfire risk as secondary goals.
  • The Interior Secretary would have to meet or exceed fire protection standards applied to adjacent Oregon lands. The Secretary would need to enter agreements with the State of Oregon and forest protective associations and provide compensation for services under those agreements.
  • "Timberlands" would be defined as areas with at least 300,000 board feet of timber per 40 acres. The Secretary would be required to revise each resource management plan and issue a record of decision within 2 years.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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New timber-first rules for O&C lands

If enacted, this bill would make permanent timber production the primary purpose for O&C lands and direct timber revenues to support county services. It would define "timberlands" as parcels that can grow at least 300,000 board feet of timber per 40 acres. The Interior Secretary would have to meet or exceed the fire-protection standards and readiness that apply to adjacent State of Oregon lands, enter agreements with the State and forest protective associations, and pay for services under those agreements. The Secretary would also have to finish revised resource management plans and designate timberlands under the law within 2 years after enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]

OR • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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