HR Bill 7666 To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-03-13

Bill 118 hr 7666, also known as the Livestock Grazing Wildfire Risk Reduction Act, aims to address the issue of wildfires by utilizing livestock grazing as a means of reducing the risk of wildfires. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities for livestock grazing on federal lands in order to mitigate the threat of wildfires. The strategy developed by the Secretary of Agriculture must include measures to promote the use of livestock grazing as a tool for reducing fuel loads and decreasing the likelihood of wildfires. This may involve partnerships with ranchers and other stakeholders to increase the presence of livestock on federal lands, as well as implementing grazing practices that are beneficial for wildfire risk reduction. The bill recognizes the potential benefits of livestock grazing in reducing the spread of wildfires, as grazing can help to reduce the amount of dry vegetation that serves as fuel for fires. By increasing opportunities for livestock grazing on federal lands, the bill aims to create a more sustainable and effective approach to wildfire risk reduction. Overall, Bill 118 hr 7666 seeks to address the issue of wildfires by promoting the use of livestock grazing as a means of reducing the risk of wildfires on federal lands. The development of a strategy by the Secretary of Agriculture will help to increase opportunities for livestock grazing and improve wildfire risk reduction efforts.

Recent Activity

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Alternative Names

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction.

Associated Legislation

Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2023

Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

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

Gabe Vasquez

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction.

11/21/2024, 9:05 AM
Subcommittee Hearings HeldBill 118 hr 7666, also known as the Livestock Grazing Wildfire Risk Reduction Act, aims to address the issue of wildfires by utilizing livestock grazing as a means of reducing the risk of wildfires. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to d...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7666

Introduced on
2024-03-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/13/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Subcommittee Hearings HeldBill 118 hr 7666, also known as the Livestock Grazing Wildfire Risk Reduction Act, aims to address the issue of wildfires by utilizing livestock grazing as a means of reducing the risk of wildfires. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to d...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

APPROVED
EC
Erin Creech
This bill is dumb and won't do anything to help with wildfires. It's just a waste of time and money.

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/19/2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held