Bills · S 211
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 211Civil actions and liabilityLicensing and registrations
Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act
INTRO JAN 23· LAST ACTION JAN 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it addresses the growing challenges faced by the ranching industry due to more frequent and intense natural disasters. Ranching is a vital part of the economy and food supply in many rural areas, and when disasters strike, ranchers can suffer significant financial losses, including the potential loss of their herds, if they can't find feed. By providing a clear, streamlined process for temporary access to vacant federal grazing lands, this bill offers a crucial safety net.
If this bill becomes law, it could help stabilize the livelihoods of ranchers during emergencies, potentially reducing the need for other forms of disaster relief and ensuring a more consistent supply of domestically raised livestock. If it doesn't pass, ranchers would continue to face ad-hoc, potentially slow, or nonexistent options for temporary grazing during disasters, exacerbating economic hardship and making it harder for these businesses to recover and remain viable.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows federal agencies to provide temporary use of vacant federal grazing allotments to ranchers whose primary allotments are unusable due to natural disasters.
This provides a critical immediate solution for ranchers facing emergencies, helping them sustain their livestock and business.
PROVISION 02
Requires the terms and conditions for temporary use to consider local ecological conditions and any prior agreements for the vacant allotment.
This ensures that the temporary grazing is managed responsibly and sustainably, minimizing potential environmental impact.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that temporary use does not change the rancher's original grazing permit, their ability to return to their original allotment, or future grazing authorizations.
This protects the rancher's long-term rights and ensures the temporary measure is indeed temporary, not impacting existing land use structures.
PROVISION 04
Requires federal agencies to establish guidelines within one year to implement this program quickly and effectively.
This ensures the program is set up in a timely manner and functions efficiently when disaster strikes, rather than being bogged down by bureaucracy.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Wyoming
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
58
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DEM 0 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 23
Introduced in Senate
JAN 23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S336-337)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 211
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Last actionJan 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025
Senate BillS 211Civil actions and liabilityLicensing and registrations
Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act
INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 23, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
6
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