Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2023-11-15
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.
Recent Activity
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Alternative Names
Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023
Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023
To 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.
Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023
Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023
To 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.
Associated Legislation
Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023
Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023
Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Potential Impact
Farmland
Land use and conservation
Licensing and registrations
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Rep. Duarte, John S. [R-CA-13]
Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Rep. Duarte, John S. [R-CA-13]
Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
Rep. Caraveo, Yadira [D-CO-8]
Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Committees and Subcommittees
Agriculture Committee
Forestry Subcommittee
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee
Natural Resources Committee
Natural Resources Committee
Federal Lands Subcommittee
Agriculture Committee
Forestry Subcommittee
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee
Natural Resources Committee
Federal Lands Subcommittee
Agriculture Committee
Forestry Subcommittee
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee
Variations and Revisions