O&C Renewal Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7603

119th Congress

O&C Renewal Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Cliff Bentz

R - OR

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill proposes changes to an 87-year-old law that governs timber harvesting on 2.6 million acres of federally-managed forest land in western Oregon, known as the Oregon & California (O&C) lands. The 1937 O&C Act currently balances timber production with conservation, and this amendment would alter how much logging can occur on these public lands, though specific changes aren't detailed in the available summary.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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O&C Renewal Act of 2026

This bill proposes changes to an 87-year-old law that governs timber harvesting on 2.6 million acres of federally-managed forest land in western Oregon, known as the Oregon & California (O&C) lands. The 1937 O&C Act currently balances timber production with co

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This bill proposes changes to an 87-year-old law that governs timber harvesting on 2.6 million acres of federally-managed forest land in western Oregon, known as the Oregon & California (O&C) lands. The 1937 O&C Act currently balances timber production with conservation, and this amendment would alter how much logging can occur on these public lands, though specific changes aren't detailed in the available summary.

Bill Number: 7603
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Title: O&C Renewal Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7603
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill proposes changes to an 87-year-old law that governs timber harvesting on 2.6 million acres of federally-managed forest land in western Oregon, known as the Oregon & California (O&C) lands. The 1937 O&C Act currently balances timber production with conservation, and this amendment would alt

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill proposes changes to an 87-year-old law that governs timber harvesting on 2.6 million acres of federally-managed forest land in western Oregon, known as the Oregon & California (O&C) lands. The 1937 O&C Act currently balances timber production with conservation, and this amendment would alter how much logging can occur on these public lands, though specific changes aren't detailed in the available summary.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Modifies regulations for logging operations on millions of acres of federal forest land in Oregon that were originally railroad grant lands
Could affect the balance between timber industry economic activity and environmental conservation on O&C lands
May impact revenue sharing with Oregon counties, which have historically received payments from O&C timber sales to fund schools and local services
Represents ongoing debate between resource extraction advocates and conservation groups over management of public forests in the Pacific Northwest

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Rural Oregon communities that depend on timber revenue for county budgets and jobs would likely see the most direct impact from any changes to O&C logging levels. Environmental groups, timber companies, and outdoor recreation businesses all have stakes in how these forests are managed. The bill could also affect wildlife habitat, water quality, and recreational opportunities on these public lands that are used by hikers, hunters, and fishers throughout western Oregon.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7603, 119th Congress (2026). "O&C Renewal Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7603

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