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To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction.
12/16/2024, 8:36 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7666
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7666
Bill HR 7666 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2024. Bill HR 7666 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2024. Bill HR 7666's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of November 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7666
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7666
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 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.
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy to increase opportunities to utilize livestock grazing as a means of wildfire risk reduction.
Comments

Hadley Gill
387
1 year ago
I don't think this is a good idea. How will it impact our land and wildlife?

Erin Creech
453
1 year ago
This bill is dumb and won't do anything to help with wildfires. It's just a waste of time and money.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7666
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