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Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

USA119th CongressS-211| Senate 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (6)
James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act," amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. It introduces a new provision allowing the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior to authorize the temporary use of vacant grazing allotments . This provision is specifically triggered when a permit holder's existing grazing allotments become unusable due to unforeseen natural events or disasters , such as extreme weather, drought, wildfire, or infestation. The Secretaries concerned must determine if a vacant allotment is appropriate for temporary grazing and establish terms and conditions based on local ecological conditions and prior agreements. Importantly, the bill allows for the placement of temporary rangeland improvements like fencing and water troughs to support this use. It also explicitly states that such temporary use will not alter the terms of the original grazing permit, the holder's ability to return to their primary allotment, or future animal unit month authorizations. The Secretaries are required to develop guidelines for expeditious implementation and to periodically evaluate the health of vacant allotments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1553
Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1264
Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S336-337)
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4513
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1553
    Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1264
    Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S336-337)


  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4513
    Introduced in House

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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  • HR 119-4513: Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAtmospheric science and weatherCivil actions and liabilityDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment trust fundsHunting and fishingLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLivestockNatural disastersOutdoor recreationWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

USA119th CongressS-211| Senate 
| Updated: 1/23/2025
This bill, titled the "Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act," amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. It introduces a new provision allowing the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior to authorize the temporary use of vacant grazing allotments . This provision is specifically triggered when a permit holder's existing grazing allotments become unusable due to unforeseen natural events or disasters , such as extreme weather, drought, wildfire, or infestation. The Secretaries concerned must determine if a vacant allotment is appropriate for temporary grazing and establish terms and conditions based on local ecological conditions and prior agreements. Importantly, the bill allows for the placement of temporary rangeland improvements like fencing and water troughs to support this use. It also explicitly states that such temporary use will not alter the terms of the original grazing permit, the holder's ability to return to their primary allotment, or future animal unit month authorizations. The Secretaries are required to develop guidelines for expeditious implementation and to periodically evaluate the health of vacant allotments.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1553
Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1264
Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S336-337)
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4513
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1553
    Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1264
    Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S336-337)


  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4513
    Introduced in House
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (6)
James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4513: Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAtmospheric science and weatherCivil actions and liabilityDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment trust fundsHunting and fishingLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLivestockNatural disastersOutdoor recreationWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protection