Bill · S.Res. 645· Senate(119-SRES-645)
A resolution recognizing 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists".
- Introduced
- 3/17/2026
- Last activity
- 3/17/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1093-1094)
- Sponsored by
- Cynthia Lummis
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 645 is a resolution to recognize 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists." It acknowledges the economic, social, and ecological importance of rangelands and the people who manage them. The resolution highlights the role of rangelands in food security, biodiversity, and wildfire risk reduction. It also encourages Federal agencies, universities, and organizations to participate in education, research, and outreach regarding rangeland management.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
Directly recognizes and promotes the importance of farmers and ranchers in rangeland management.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Focuses on the economic and social viability of rural communities and rangelands.
Does this invest in rural communities?+3
Directly focuses on the viability and support of rural rangeland communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Food Security and Rural Communities: The bill notes that rangelands and pastoralists play a key role in domestic food security and the viability of rural communities.
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Environmental Protection: The text states that pastoral grazing management can decrease the risk of catastrophic wildfire by up to 60 percent and increase biodiversity.
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Promotion of Knowledge: By encouraging Federal agencies, universities, and organizations to engage in education, research, and outreach, the resolution promotes the sharing of information related to rangeland management.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Students+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Rural Development+3Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2Improves Environmental Protections+2Reduces Carbon Emissions+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1Improves International Alliances+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 3/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/17/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1093-1094)
- 12 Cosponsors added.
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