S.Res. 645 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Mar 17, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDeclares 2026 as International Rangeland Year
This resolution designates 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 activities focused on how rangelands are managed and used.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial recognition with no direct change to laws or regulations. It's meant to raise awareness and encourage institutions to focus more attention on rangeland management and the people who work with rangelands, but it doesn't create new requirements or benefits for most people.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 17, 2026)
This resolution recognizes 2026 as 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 SessionS.Res. 645
RESOLUTION
A resolution recognizing 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists".
Sponsor: Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY) · Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 17, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1093-1094)”