Bill · H.R. 4513· House(119-HR-4513)
Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Celeste Maloy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act'', proposes to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. It focuses on improving the management of grazing permits and leases. Specifically, it allows the Secretary concerned to grant holders of grazing permits or leases the temporary use of vacant grazing allotments. This temporary use is intended for when a holder's original allotment becomes unusable due to unforeseen natural events or disasters like droughts or wildfires. The bill establishes rules for determining terms, conditions, and the duration of such temporary use.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill directly supports livestock producers by providing alternative grazing options during environmental crises.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The bill provides a mechanism for relief to ranchers facing land usability issues due to natural disasters like wildfires and droughts.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill enhances management flexibility by allowing the temporary use of vacant allotments during environmental crises.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to grazing land during emergencies: Holders of grazing permits or leases can use vacant grazing allotments if their own allotments become temporarily unusable due to unforeseen natural events or disasters such as droughts, wildfires, infestations, or blight (Section 2, subsection (b)(1)(A)).
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Flexibility in land management: The Secretary concerned may authorize the placement and use of temporary rangeland improvements, including water troughs, fencing, and portable corrals, to help accommodate temporary grazing use (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)(E)).
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Protection of original grazing rights: The temporary use of a vacant allotment does not alter the terms of the holder's original grazing permit or lease, nor does it change their preference or ability to return to their original allotment once access is restored (Section 2, subsection (b)(4)).
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Inter-agency cooperation: The Secretaries concerned are encouraged to coordinate to make vacant grazing allotments available to holders regardless of which agency has jurisdiction (Section 2, subsection (b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Uncertainty regarding future land use: The temporary use of a vacant grazing allotment does not preclude or alter other ongoing or future actions or assessments regarding how that vacant allotment might be used or assigned (Section 2, subsection (b)(4)(A)).
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Variable terms and conditions: While the Secretary must consider local ecological conditions, they may assign temporary terms and conditions if no previous terms are available for the vacant allotment (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5Improves Public Land Management+5Improves Rural Development+4Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
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