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Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement: Federal Land Protection and Rancher Flexibility.

This act expands the voluntary grazing permit retirement program on federal lands across 16 Western states. It aims to resolve land and resource management conflicts and provide ranchers with greater flexibility in planning their livestock operations. Citizens may experience positive impacts on the natural environment and improved management of public lands.
Key points
Livestock operators can voluntarily waive their federal grazing permits, leading to a permanent end of grazing on those specific areas.
The program seeks to reduce conflicts over land use and natural resources, potentially contributing to better environmental protection.
Waiving a permit means relinquishing claims to all range developments on the affected land.
The government will ensure that retired grazing allotments are reasonably secured against unauthorized grazing by domestic livestock.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6935
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Process start date: 2022-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6935.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Livestock operators can voluntarily waive their federal grazing permits, leading to a permanent end of grazing on those specific areas.
  • The program seeks to reduce conflicts over land use and natural resources, potentially contributing to better environmental protection.
  • Waiving a permit means relinquishing claims to all range developments on the affected land.
  • The government will ensure that retired grazing allotments are reasonably secured against unauthorized grazing by domestic livestock.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment