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Fence Line Fairness Act of 2025

6/5/2025, 1:25 PM

Summary of Bill S 1636

This bill, designated as S.1636 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 7, 2025, aims to instruct the Secretary of Agriculture to create oversight mediation committees for addressing property boundary conflicts related to National Forest System areas. The bill's purpose appears focused on resolving disputes effectively through mediation processes and implementing measures to manage such issues concerning federally owned forest lands.

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Current Status of Bill S 1636

Bill S 1636 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2025. Bill S 1636 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2025.  Bill S 1636's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of May 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1636

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1636

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1636

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish oversight mediation committees to help resolve property boundary disputes regarding National Forest System land, and for other purposes.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish oversight mediation committees to help resolve property boundary disputes regarding National Forest System land, and for other purposes.

Comments

Oaklynn Schroeder profile image

Oaklynn Schroeder

640

9 months ago

I think this new bill is gonna be good for us folks living near the fence line. It's about time they start looking out for our interests too. I'm glad they're finally doing something about it. Can't wait to see how this all plays out. #excited #fencelinefairnessact

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1636

Mike Rounds
Mike Rounds
South DakotaRepublican

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