Operational Flexibility Grazing Management Program Act

12/6/2024, 4:34 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 627.
Bill 118 s 4454, also known as the Operational Flexibility Grazing Management Program Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program that allows for greater flexibility in grazing management on federal lands.

Under this bill, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture would be authorized to establish a program that allows for increased flexibility in grazing management on federal lands. This program would aim to improve the health and productivity of federal lands while also supporting the economic viability of grazing operations.

The bill outlines specific provisions for the program, including requirements for monitoring and reporting on grazing activities, as well as provisions for consultation with stakeholders and the development of management plans. The program would also prioritize the use of science-based management practices and adaptive management techniques. Overall, the Operational Flexibility Grazing Management Program Act seeks to strike a balance between conservation and economic interests by allowing for greater flexibility in grazing management on federal lands. This bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has the potential to impact federal land management policies in the future.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4454

Introduced on
2024-06-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/4/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 627.
Bill 118 s 4454, also known as the Operational Flexibility Grazing Management Program Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program that allows for greater flexibility in grazing management on federal lands.

Under this bill, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture would be authorized to establish a program that allows for increased flexibility in grazing management on federal lands. This program would aim to improve the health and productivity of federal lands while also supporting the economic viability of grazing operations.

The bill outlines specific provisions for the program, including requirements for monitoring and reporting on grazing activities, as well as provisions for consultation with stakeholders and the development of management plans. The program would also prioritize the use of science-based management practices and adaptive management techniques. Overall, the Operational Flexibility Grazing Management Program Act seeks to strike a balance between conservation and economic interests by allowing for greater flexibility in grazing management on federal lands. This bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has the potential to impact federal land management policies in the future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide for the establishment of an Operational Flexibility Grazing Management Program on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

APPROVED
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Crue Denton
@celery_kiwi_fruit_chili_powder95685
This bill is a joke! It's gonna mess things up for us all. Can't believe they're actually going through with it. SMH.

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/21/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 627.