HR6777Referred to Committee
Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-12-17
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Cliff Bentz
Republican · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 98.0% (553 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/B000668
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (0)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.
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Plain-English Summary
This bill would designate certain public lands in Oregon's Owyhee region as protected wilderness areas, restricting development and commercial activities while preserving them for recreation and conservation. The legislation would also likely establish protections for nearby communities and potentially address water rights or local resource management in the area. The bill affects outdoor enthusiasts, ranchers, local governments, and conservation groups with interests in southeastern Oregon.
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Subjects
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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