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Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2787| Senate 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (2)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)John Thune (Republican)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to ensure that ranchers with grazing agreements on national grasslands are treated consistently with permittees on other federal lands. It accomplishes this by amending Section 402(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) , specifically changing the language from "lands within National Forests" to "National Forest System land." This modification extends FLPMA's provisions regarding grazing leases and permits to encompass national grasslands, which are part of the National Forest System, thereby standardizing the regulatory framework for grazing permits across these federal land categories. The bill clarifies that this amendment solely affects Section 402 of FLPMA and does not modify other FLPMA provisions applicable to national grasslands. Furthermore, it explicitly states that it does not impact Title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act or Section 11 of the Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978, ensuring a focused change.
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Timeline
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6578: 1)
Sep 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6578)
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6300
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 14.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Mar 4, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  • September 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6578: 1)


  • September 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6578)


  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6300
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 14.


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.


  • March 4, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

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Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2787| Senate 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
This bill aims to ensure that ranchers with grazing agreements on national grasslands are treated consistently with permittees on other federal lands. It accomplishes this by amending Section 402(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) , specifically changing the language from "lands within National Forests" to "National Forest System land." This modification extends FLPMA's provisions regarding grazing leases and permits to encompass national grasslands, which are part of the National Forest System, thereby standardizing the regulatory framework for grazing permits across these federal land categories. The bill clarifies that this amendment solely affects Section 402 of FLPMA and does not modify other FLPMA provisions applicable to national grasslands. Furthermore, it explicitly states that it does not impact Title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act or Section 11 of the Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978, ensuring a focused change.
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Timeline
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6578: 1)
Sep 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6578)
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6300
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 14.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Mar 4, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  • September 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6578: 1)


  • September 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6578)


  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6300
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 14.


  • February 12, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.


  • March 4, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (2)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)John Thune (Republican)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Forests, forestry, treesLicensing and registrationsLivestock