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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and implement a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction.
AI Summary
This bill, called the "Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act", requires the Secretary of Agriculture, through the U.S. Forest Service, to develop a comprehensive strategy for using livestock grazing as a method to reduce wildfire risks on federal lands. The strategy includes several key components: completing environmental reviews to allow grazing on vacant allotments during droughts or natural disasters, implementing targeted grazing techniques, increasing the use of temporary grazing permits to reduce invasive grasses and fuel loads, utilizing grazing as a post-wildfire recovery and restoration method, and leveraging all applicable legal authorities. The bill aims to provide more flexible grazing opportunities on federal lands as a proactive approach to managing wildfire risks, recognizing that strategic livestock grazing can help reduce vegetation that could potentially fuel wildfires. By coordinating with current permit holders and expanding grazing options, the bill seeks to create a more adaptive and preventative wildfire management approach.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Doug LaMalfa (R)*,
Cliff Bentz (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Troy Downing (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Celeste Maloy (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. (on 03/07/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1110/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1110/BILLS-119hr1110ih.pdf |
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