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Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement: New Rules for Ranchers

This new law establishes a voluntary program for retiring grazing permits on federal lands across 16 Western states. It allows ranchers to permanently end livestock grazing in exchange for waiving their grazing rights, which can help resolve land use conflicts. The act aims to provide greater flexibility for livestock operators and protect lands from overgrazing.
Key points
Ranchers can voluntarily waive their federal grazing permits, permanently ending livestock grazing on those areas.
The program aims to reduce land use conflicts and offer more flexibility to livestock operators.
Once a permit is waived, no new grazing permits will be issued for that area, and existing range developments become government property.
There are annual limits on the number of permits that can be retired nationwide and per individual state.
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Print number: 118_HR_6314
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Process start date: 2023-11-08
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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 118_HR_6314.

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 2023-11-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ranchers can voluntarily waive their federal grazing permits, permanently ending livestock grazing on those areas.
  • The program aims to reduce land use conflicts and offer more flexibility to livestock operators.
  • Once a permit is waived, no new grazing permits will be issued for that area, and existing range developments become government property.
  • There are annual limits on the number of permits that can be retired nationwide and per individual state.
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 House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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