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Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement: New Flexibility for Federal Land Management.

This Act establishes a program allowing livestock operators in 16 Western States to voluntarily waive their federal grazing permits on public lands. The goal is to permanently end commercial grazing on these specific allotments, helping resolve resource management conflicts and offering greater flexibility to ranchers. For the public, this means a potential shift in the use of certain federal lands towards conservation rather than commercial livestock operations.
Key points
Ranchers can voluntarily surrender their federal grazing permits in 16 Western States, providing flexibility for their operations.
Once surrendered, the specific land allotment is permanently closed to commercial livestock grazing, supporting conservation goals.
The government is limited to accepting a maximum of 100 permits annually across all participating states.
Waiving the permit also means waiving claims to permanent range developments (like fences) on the land.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5785
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Process start date: 2025-10-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5785.

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 2025-10-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ranchers can voluntarily surrender their federal grazing permits in 16 Western States, providing flexibility for their operations.
  • Once surrendered, the specific land allotment is permanently closed to commercial livestock grazing, supporting conservation goals.
  • The government is limited to accepting a maximum of 100 permits annually across all participating states.
  • Waiving the permit also means waiving claims to permanent range developments (like fences) on the land.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

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Agriculture Environment