Bill > HR4513

This bill, called the "Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act", provides a framework for temporarily allowing ranchers to use vacant grazing allotments during extreme natural events or disasters that make their original grazing lands unusable. The bill amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act to enable the Secretary of Agriculture (for National Forest System land) and the Secretary of the Interior (for public lands) to make vacant grazing allotments available to permit or lease holders whose original lands have been impacted by events like extreme weather, drought, wildfire, infestation, or blight. When assigning these temporary allotments, the Secretaries must consider the existing terms of the original permit, local ecological conditions, and potential wildlife management conflicts. The temporary use of a vacant allotment will not alter the original permit holder's long-term grazing rights or future authorization levels. Within one year of enactment, the Secretaries must establish guidelines for implementing this process, including criteria for determining allotment suitability, prioritizing nearby permit holders, and considering livestock and ecological factors. The bill aims to provide flexibility and support for ranchers facing unexpected environmental challenges that disrupt their normal grazing operations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4513/all-info