Increases Livestock Grazing to Prevent Wildfires
Official: Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act
IntroducedFebruary 7, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create a plan for using livestock grazing as a way to lower wildfire risks.
If you live near federal lands, this bill could lead to more grazing opportunities that help reduce wildfire risks in your area.
Affects: This bill affects farmers, ranchers, and communities near federal lands at risk of wildfires.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill allows more grazing on federal land to help reduce wildfire risks. 2. It enables grazing on empty land during droughts or disasters when regular grazing is disrupted. 3. The bill promotes targeted grazing to manage plant growth and reduce fire fuel. 4. It encourages temporary permits for grazing to control invasive grass species. 5. The bill supports using grazing to help restore land after wildfires.
Who is affected?
This bill affects farmers, ranchers, and communities near federal lands at risk of wildfires.