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PASTURES Act
3/12/2025, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 774
Bill 119 hr 774, also known as the "Protecting Livestock Grazing on Federal Lands Act," aims to restrict the power of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to penalize livestock owners for allowing their animals to graze on certain federal lands. The bill specifically targets situations where grazing is initially permitted on federal lands but is later prohibited after the enactment of the bill.
The main purpose of this bill is to protect livestock owners from facing penalties for grazing their animals on federal lands that were previously open for grazing but are later closed off. The bill seeks to limit the ability of the government to penalize these owners for actions that were permissible at the time they were taken.
In addition to addressing grazing rights on federal lands, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to livestock grazing. The bill aims to provide clarity and protection for livestock owners who rely on federal lands for grazing their animals. Overall, Bill 119 hr 774 seeks to ensure that livestock owners are not unfairly penalized for grazing their animals on federal lands where grazing was previously allowed but later prohibited. The bill aims to strike a balance between protecting the interests of livestock owners and managing federal lands effectively.
The main purpose of this bill is to protect livestock owners from facing penalties for grazing their animals on federal lands that were previously open for grazing but are later closed off. The bill seeks to limit the ability of the government to penalize these owners for actions that were permissible at the time they were taken.
In addition to addressing grazing rights on federal lands, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to livestock grazing. The bill aims to provide clarity and protection for livestock owners who rely on federal lands for grazing their animals. Overall, Bill 119 hr 774 seeks to ensure that livestock owners are not unfairly penalized for grazing their animals on federal lands where grazing was previously allowed but later prohibited. The bill aims to strike a balance between protecting the interests of livestock owners and managing federal lands effectively.
Congressional Summary of HR 774
Protecting Agricultural Spaces Through Effective Ranching Strategies Act or the PASTURES Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior from imposing penalties on livestock owners for grazing on certain public lands.
Under the bill, covered lands are National Forest System lands, lands administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or public lands (1) on which grazing is allowed by a permit or lease on or after the date of the bill's enactment and is then subsequently prohibited, and (2) that border private property.
Specifically, the departments may not impose a penalty on an owner of livestock (including cattle, bison, horses, sheep, and goats) for grazing on covered lands that do not have a fence to prevent grazing.
The bill specifies that USDA or Interior, depending on the covered land, is responsible for any expense related to the construction or maintenance of a fence for the prevention of grazing by livestock.
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Current Status of Bill HR 774
Bill HR 774 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 774 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 774's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. as of February 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 774
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 774
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 774
To limit the ability of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to penalize an owner of livestock for grazing by such livestock on certain Federal lands on which grazing is permitted on or after the date of enactment of this Act and subsequently prohibited, and for other purposes.
To limit the ability of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to penalize an owner of livestock for grazing by such livestock on certain Federal lands on which grazing is permitted on or after the date of enactment of this Act and subsequently prohibited, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 774
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