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, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 14.
- Feb 11, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Feb 11, 2026 — Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
- Jan 14, 2026 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Jan 13, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Jan 7, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- Nov 25, 2025 — Referred 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, 2025 — Referred 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.