Fence Line Fairness Act of 2024

The Fence Line Fairness Act of 2024 establishes state-level mediation committees to resolve boundary disputes between National Forest System land and private land. It directly affects private landowners (specifically active farmers and ranchers) who have disagreements with the Forest Service over land boundaries. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to notify landowners of disputes and refer them to a mediation committee within 60 days, which must hold private hearings, provide resolution recommendations, and submit a report to federal and state officials and congressional committees within 180 days. The committees are composed of six farmers/ranchers appointed by federal and state agencies, serving five-year terms.