A resolution recognizing 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists".
This resolution formally recognizes 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, acknowledging the ecological and economic importance of these lands to the United States. The bill highlights that rangelands cover a significant portion of U.S. territory and support domestic production of food, fiber, and energy while providing critical ecosystem services like carbon storage and wildfire risk reduction. It encourages federal agencies, universities, and organizations to engage in education, research, and outreach activities related to sustainable rangeland management during the designated year. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to raise awareness and promote collaboration among stakeholders involved in rangeland stewardship.
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 17, 2026
Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1093-1094)
upper
Mar 17, 2026
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upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
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Cynthia M. Lummis
RRepublican
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Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
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Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
RRepublican
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Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
Co
Jerry Moran
RRepublican
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John R. Curtis
RRepublican
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John W. Hickenlooper
DDemocratic
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Michael F. Bennet
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Crapo
RRepublican
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