H.Res. 1144 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Mar 27, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryPromotes 2026 as international rangeland year
This resolution supports designating 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. It encourages federal agencies, universities, and organizations across the country to promote education, research, and outreach about rangeland management.
How it affects you
This is primarily a commemorative resolution that encourages educational and research efforts. Most people won't experience direct changes, but it may lead to more learning opportunities and research projects about how rangelands are managed and used by people who raise livestock.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 27, 2026)
This resolution supports recognizing the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. It also encourages federal agencies, universities, and organizations across the country to promote education, research, and outreach related to rangeland management.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1144
RESOLUTION
Supporting recognition of 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists".
Sponsor: Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT-2) · Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 27, 2026: “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.”