S1890-118

Reported

To provide for the establishment of a grazing management program on Federal land in Malheur County, Oregon, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jun 8, 2023

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

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Introduced Committee Passed
Sep 10, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment …

Sep 10, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment …

Sep 10, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment …

Sep 10, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment …

Sep 10, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment …

Sep 10, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment …

Sep 10, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment …

Sep 10, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment …

Sep 10, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment …

Sep 10, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Establishes a grazing management program in Malheur County, Oregon giving ranchers more flexibility in livestock positioning and water management. Creates local advisory group for land management.

Who Benefits and How

Ranchers in Malheur County gain operational flexibility for grazing. Local community gains input through Malheur C.E.O. Group. Tourism may increase through loop road development.

Who Bears the Burden and How

BLM must implement new flexible grazing program. Environmental oversight may be reduced. Long-term ecological health requirements must still be met.

Key Provisions

  • Creates Malheur County Grazing Management Program
  • Allows seasonal livestock positioning adjustments
  • Establishes community advisory group for local input
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:42

Evidence Chain:

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Primary Purpose

Creates flexible grazing management program on federal lands in Malheur County, Oregon

Policy Domains

Public Lands Ranching Grazing

Legislative Strategy

"Increase rancher flexibility on federal lands"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Grazing Public Lands
Actor Mappings
"secretary"
→ Secretary of Interior
"commissioner"
→ Commissioner of Reclamation

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

2 terms
"long-term ecological health" §2f

ecosystem ability to maintain composition and resilience over time

"operational flexibility" §2g

seasonal livestock adjustments and water source placement

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