Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

This bill makes vacant grazing allotments temporarily available to holders of grazing permits or leases after a natural disaster.

The Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall make available to the holder of a grazing permit or lease issued by either Interior or USDA the temporary use of a vacant grazing allotment if one or more grazing allotments covered by the grazing permit or lease of the holder are temporarily unusable because of resource conditions from unforeseen natural events or disasters (including an extreme weather event, drought, wildfire, infestation, or blight).

The bill allows investment of amounts in the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The bill allocates income generated by that investment to rangeland improvement projects and enhancing, expanding, or improving access to public lands or National Forest System land to benefit hunting and recreation activities.

The bill increases the maximum duration of grazing permits and leases from 10 years to 20 years.

Bill 118 s 1553, also known as the Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the resiliency of ranching operations and natural conservation efforts in the United States.

The bill includes provisions aimed at supporting ranchers in their efforts to maintain and improve the health of their land and livestock. This includes providing financial assistance for conservation practices, such as soil health improvement, water conservation, and habitat restoration. The bill also seeks to promote sustainable ranching practices that benefit both the environment and the economy.

Additionally, the Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act includes measures to support research and education related to ranching and conservation. This includes funding for research on sustainable agriculture practices, as well as programs to educate ranchers on best practices for land management and conservation. Overall, the bill aims to support the long-term viability of ranching operations while also promoting the health and sustainability of natural ecosystems. It represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges facing ranchers and conservationists in the United States, and has the potential to have a positive impact on both the environment and the economy.