Urging the President and Congress to pursue Oregon and California Railroad grant land management reforms.

This joint memorial (SJM 5) from Oregon's legislature urges the President and Congress to reform federal management of Oregon and California (O&C) Railroad grant lands. It directly affects 18 rural Oregon counties that rely on timber sales revenue from these federally managed lands - revenue has dropped 86% since the expiration of the 2000 Secure Rural Schools Act, causing budget shortfalls for essential services. The bill seeks to establish stable revenue streams by modifying how these lands are managed for sustainable timber production, as current limits on harvests have reduced timber sales by 90% over decades. It does not create new law but requests federal action to address the financial crisis facing these counties.