To expand the authorization of voluntary Federal grazing permit retirement, provide increased flexibility for Federal grazing permittees, promote the equitable resolution or avoidance of conflicts on Federal lands managed by the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates congressional findings on voluntary grazing permit retirement as land management tool, defines definitions for voluntary grazing permit retirement program, and requires voluntary grazing permit retirement program with permanent allotment closure. It relies on definition changes, exemptions, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Public Lands, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Grazing permittees seeking to exit could face lower compliance burdens and Conservation organizations could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal land management agencies would take on compliance duties and Livestock industry (remaining permittees) could face higher barriers.
Key Provisions
- Creates congressional findings on voluntary grazing permit retirement as land management tool.
- Defines definitions for voluntary grazing permit retirement program.
- Requires voluntary grazing permit retirement program with permanent allotment closure.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates congressional findings on voluntary grazing permit retirement as land management tool, defines definitions for voluntary grazing permit retirement program, and requires voluntary grazing permit retirement program with permanent allotment closure.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Public Lands, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates congressional findings on voluntary grazing permit retirement as land management tool, defines definitions for voluntary grazing permit retirement program, and requires voluntary grazing permit retirement program with permanent allotment closure.
Policy Domains
Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement
Identified Gains
- Grazing permittees seeking to exit
- Conservation organizations
Identified Costs
- Federal land management agencies
- Livestock industry (remaining permittees)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Smith of Washington (for himself, Mr. Huffman, and Ms. …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Grazing permittees, Grazing permittees and lessees, Grazing permittees seeking to exit
Positive-direction: Grazing permittees seeking to exit
Negative-direction: Livestock industry (remaining permittees)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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