HR 291 · 97th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to amend the Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978, to prevent the loss of economic grazing units, to prevent increased unemployment and food inflation, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.(1981-06-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from implementing an allotment management plan which would reduce grazing rights under outstanding permits or licenses by more than ten percent in any one year or more than 20 percent in any ten-year period. Permits greater reductions in livestock grazing if it can be shown after notice to all interested parties and a hearing that irreparable damage will occur to the rangeland.…

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