House Joint Memorial No. 9 is a resolution from the Idaho Legislature urging the United States Congress to reaffirm the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) as the primary framework for managing and disposing of federal lands, particularly in light of a recent legal decision that threatens FLPMA's comprehensive processes. The resolution highlights the importance of FLPMA in facilitating land exchanges and ensuring orderly management of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, which are often intermingled with state and private lands. The memorial emphasizes that the effective management of these lands is crucial for recreation, community development, wildlife conservation, and resource development.

The Idaho Legislature calls for Congress to act swiftly to prevent a return to the chaotic management of public lands that existed prior to FLPMA's enactment in 1976. It asserts that previous land disposal laws should not be interpreted in a way that conflicts with FLPMA's authority, thereby ensuring that the established procedures for land exchanges remain intact. The resolution concludes with a directive to forward copies of the memorial to key federal officials, including the President, congressional leaders, and the Secretary of the Interior, to emphasize the urgency of this matter.