Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act of 2026

This bill would move about 18,628 acres of federal land in Oregon from the Department of Agriculture's control to the Department of the Interior and have the United States hold it in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. The land, including mineral rights such as oil and gas, would become part of the Grand Ronde Reservation. The land could not be used for class II or class III gaming, and federal rules on exporting unprocessed logs would still apply. The land would stay open to the public for hunting, fishing, and recreation, though the Tribe could limit access for safety, management, or emergencies. The Interior Department would have to survey the land within 2 years and sign an access agreement with the Tribe within 180 days.

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Sponsors

• Jeff Merkley Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors