United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

S 508 — Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act

Last action — Star Print ordered on report 115-65.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act TITLE I--COW CREEK UMPQUA LAND CONVEYANCE (Sec. 102) This bill requires that 17,519 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. This land is taken into trust when the Department of the Interior and the tribe enter an agreement that secures certain access to the land. (Sec. 104) Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited. This land is not subject to the land use planning requirements of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 or the Act of August 28, 1937. (Sec. 105) Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land taken into trust under this bill. TITLE II--OREGON COASTAL LAND CONVEYANCE (Sec. 202) This bill requires that 14,742 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians. This land is taken into trust when Interior and the tribes enter an agreement that secures existing Interior access to the land and secures access for activities including land management, surveys, and transit of public vehicles. (Sec. 204) Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited. This land is not subject to the land use planning requirements of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 or the Act of August 28, 1937. (Sec. 205) Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land taken into trust under this bill. TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO COQUILLE RESTORATION ACT (Sec. 301) This bill amends the Coquille Restoration Act to remove the requirement that Interior manage the Coquille Forest in accordance with state and federal forestry and environmental protection laws. Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land. Sales of timber from this land must be advertised, offered, and awarded according to competitive bidding practices. This bill strikes a provision giving the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon jurisdiction over certain actions concerning the Coquille Forest and limiting remedies to equitable relief.

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The bill S 508 was amended to remove the introductory line specifying that it was "Introduced in Senate (IS)" and to include a notation that it was "Reported in Senate (RS)." This change highlights the bill's progression from its introduction to its reporting stage, which is important for tracking the legislative process and understanding where the bill currently stands.

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508 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
508 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
508 To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.
83 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
508 [Report No.
115-65] To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources May 16, 2017 Reported by Ms.
Murkowski, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.
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Calendar No.
83 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
508 [Report No.
115-65] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ May 16, 2017 Reported without amendment
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Action History

  1. Star Print ordered on report 115-65.

  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-65.

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-65.

  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 83.

  5. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  6. Introduced in Senate

  7. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 508 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act TITLE I--COW CREEK UMPQUA LAND CONVEYANCE (Sec. 102) This bill requires that 17,519 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. This land is taken into trust when the Department of the Interior and the tribe enter an agreement that secures certain access to the land. (Sec. 104) Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited. This land is not subject to the land use planning requirements of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 or the Act of August 28, 1937. (Sec. 105) Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land taken into trust under this bill. TITLE II--OREGON COASTAL LAND CONVEYANCE (Sec. 202) This bill requires that 14,742 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians. This land is taken into trust when Interior and the tribes enter an agreement that secures existing Interior access to the land and secures access for activities including land management, surveys, and transit of public vehicles. (Sec. 204) Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited. This land is not subject to the land use planning requirements of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 or the Act of August 28, 1937. (Sec. 205) Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land taken into trust under this bill. TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO COQUILLE RESTORATION ACT (Sec. 301) This bill amends the Coquille Restoration Act to remove the requirement that Interior manage the Coquille Forest in accordance with state and federal forestry and environmental protection laws. Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land. Sales of timber from this land must be advertised, offered, and awarded according to competitive bidding practices. This bill strikes a provision giving the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon jurisdiction over certain actions concerning the Coquille Forest and limiting remedies to equitable relief.
Who sponsors S 508?
S 508 is sponsored by Wyden, Ron (Democratic) and Merkley, Jeff (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 508?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 508?
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