Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023

11/21/2024, 9:05 AM
Subcommittee Hearings Held
The Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 6441, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on ranchers and farmers. The bill seeks to streamline the permitting process for grazing on federal lands, making it easier for ranchers to access and utilize these lands for their livestock.

Specifically, the bill proposes to expedite the approval process for grazing permits, reduce paperwork requirements, and provide more flexibility for ranchers in managing their livestock on federal lands. Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the permitting process, ensuring that decisions are made in a timely and fair manner.

Supporters of the Ranching Without Red Tape Act argue that reducing regulatory burdens will help ranchers and farmers operate more efficiently and effectively, ultimately benefiting the agricultural industry as a whole. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential environmental impacts and the need to balance the interests of ranchers with conservation efforts. Overall, the Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between regulatory oversight and economic development in the agricultural sector.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 6441

Introduced on
2023-11-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Subcommittee Hearings Held
The Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 6441, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on ranchers and farmers. The bill seeks to streamline the permitting process for grazing on federal lands, making it easier for ranchers to access and utilize these lands for their livestock.

Specifically, the bill proposes to expedite the approval process for grazing permits, reduce paperwork requirements, and provide more flexibility for ranchers in managing their livestock on federal lands. Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the permitting process, ensuring that decisions are made in a timely and fair manner.

Supporters of the Ranching Without Red Tape Act argue that reducing regulatory burdens will help ranchers and farmers operate more efficiently and effectively, ultimately benefiting the agricultural industry as a whole. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential environmental impacts and the need to balance the interests of ranchers with conservation efforts. Overall, the Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between regulatory oversight and economic development in the agricultural sector.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo allow holders of certain grazing permits to make minor range improvements and to require that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior respond to requests for range improvements within 30 days, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/19/2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held