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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 6300· 119th Congress

Bill Expands Grazing Rights on Federal Grasslands

Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025

Sponsor
Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
Introduced
Nov 25, 2025
Last Action
Feb 11, 2026
Passage
35%
Introduced
Nov 25, 2025
Committee
Feb 11, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Modifies grazing permit rules on federal grasslands managed by the Interior Department and Forest Service.
  • Detailed provisions unknown—official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Committee amended the bill significantly on Feb. 11, 2026, suggesting major changes to original proposal.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Ranchers and agricultural operators would likely gain expanded or eased access to public grazing lands.
  • Conservation groups may oppose if bill weakens environmental protections or limits wildlife habitat.
  • Western states with federal grasslands stand to see direct impact on land-use policy and local economies.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill passed committee with a revised version (25-14 vote). Full House floor debate and vote likely come next.
  • No cosponsors listed—signals narrow or partisan support at this stage.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your House rep to weigh in before floor vote.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Feb 11, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 14.
  • Feb 11, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Feb 11, 2026Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
  • Jan 14, 2026Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Jan 13, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
  • Jan 7, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • Nov 25, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Nov 25, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.