Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act

# Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act (S 888) would authorize federal funding and programs to improve outdoor recreation opportunities in Oregon, with a focus on maintaining trails, parks, and natural areas. The bill also addresses forest management, wildfire prevention, and emergency planning related to recreation areas. It directs the federal government to study and invest in Oregon's recreational infrastructure while balancing conservation with public access to wilderness areas and wildlife refuges. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects Oregon residents and visitors who use public lands for outdoor recreation.

It also impacts federal land management agencies (like the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management), local governments responsible for maintaining trails and parks, and communities in fire-prone areas that would benefit from improved emergency planning and forest management. **Current Status:** S 888 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon). The bill would need to pass out of committee and receive approval from both the Senate and House, then be signed by the President, to become law.