It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLand use and conservationForests, forestry, treesLivestockFires
Why This Matters
This bill directs the Agriculture and Interior Departments to create a plan to use livestock grazing on federal lands to lower wildfire risk.
Who this affects
Federal land managers · Ranchers · States · Local governments
What changes is this bill making?
1Sets an 18-month deadline for the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to develop a strategy using livestock grazing on National Forest System and public lands to reduce wildfire hazards
2Requires the strategy to cover using grazing on vacant allotments during droughts or disasters, targeted grazing to remove flammable plants and invasive grasses, and post-fire recovery grazing
3Encourages use of temporary grazing permits and advanced tools like virtual fencing to manage livestock placement and fuel reduction
4Calls for technical assistance to communities and Indian Tribes on using grazing for wildfire planning and management
5Requires coordination with grazing permit holders, States, local governments, Tribes, firefighting agencies, conservation groups, and other stakeholders
6Allows cooperative agreements with States, Tribes, and local agencies under existing authorities including good neighbor agreements
7Requires workforce training for federal staff to manage grazing programs and technologies
8Clarifies that current grazing programs remain unaffected
