Bills/S. 211

Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

In CommitteeEnvironmentSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act (S 211) aims to support ranchers, landowners, and conservation efforts while addressing natural disasters like wildfires and droughts. Based on its subjects, the bill likely includes provisions to help ranchers adapt to environmental challenges, improve land management practices, and potentially provide disaster relief or insurance support. It also appears to address water use, wildlife habitat, and forest management issues that affect both agricultural and conservation interests. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily impact ranchers and livestock operators, private landowners managing natural resources, and conservation organizations.

It could also affect hunting and fishing communities, rural communities vulnerable to fires and natural disasters, and federal land management agencies that oversee public lands used for grazing and recreation. **Current Status** As of now, S 211 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill was sponsored by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), reflecting interests common to rural western states where ranching and natural resource management are economically important.

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Latest Action

January 23, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S336-337)

Subjects

Agricultural conservation and pollutionAtmospheric science and weatherCivil actions and liabilityDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment trust fundsHunting and fishingLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLivestockNatural disastersOutdoor recreationWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Sponsor

R
Barrasso, John [R-WY]
R-WY · Senate
6 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 23, 2025
Last Updated
January 23, 2025
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