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Flexible Grazing Management on Federal Lands to Improve Ecological Health

This Act establishes a program granting grazing permittees increased flexibility to adjust grazing schedules on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This allows them to respond to changes in weather, forage production, effects of fire, or drought, aiming to improve the long-term ecological health of the lands. These adjustments are made upon the permittee's request and are subject to monitoring.
Key points
Permittees can request to temporarily adjust the start and end dates of grazing seasons (with a margin of up to 21 days) and water transportation to adapt to resource conditions.
The increased flexibility aims to enhance the long-term ecological health of lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Using this operational flexibility cannot result in the termination or non-renewal of an existing grazing permit.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4454
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2024-06-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Operational Flexibility Grazing Management Program Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4454.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Permittees can request to temporarily adjust the start and end dates of grazing seasons (with a margin of up to 21 days) and water transportation to adapt to resource conditions.
  • The increased flexibility aims to enhance the long-term ecological health of lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
  • Using this operational flexibility cannot result in the termination or non-renewal of an existing grazing permit.
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 Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 627.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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.

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Agriculture Environment