Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)
A resolution recognizing 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists".
A Republican resolution with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1093-1094)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 645 is a resolution to recognize 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists." It acknowledges the economic, social, and ecological importance of rangelands and the people who manage them. The resolution highlights the role of rangelands in food security, biodiversity, and wildfire risk reduction. It also encourages Federal agencies, universities, and organizations to participate in education, research, and outreach regarding rangeland management.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
Directly recognizes and promotes the importance of farmers and ranchers in rangeland management.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Focuses on the economic and social viability of rural communities and rangelands.
- Scored +3
Does this invest in rural communities?
Directly focuses on the viability and support of rural rangeland communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Food Security and Rural Communities: The bill notes that rangelands and pastoralists play a key role in domestic food security and the viability of rural communities.
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Environmental Protection: The text states that pastoral grazing management can decrease the risk of catastrophic wildfire by up to 60 percent and increase biodiversity.
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Promotion of Knowledge: By encouraging Federal agencies, universities, and organizations to engage in education, research, and outreach, the resolution promotes the sharing of information related to rangeland management.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — Directly recognizes and promotes the importance of farmers and ranchers in rangeland management. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Focuses on the economic and social viability of rural communities and rangelands. Would business owners be better off under this? — Positively recognizes and supports the work of ranchers and pastoralists. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Supports global food security which benefits low-income populations. Would students be better off under this? — Promotes educational activities and research in a specific scientific field.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Encourages science-based and sustainable management of public and private rangelands. Does this invest in rural communities? — Directly focuses on the viability and support of rural rangeland communities. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Notes that pastoral grazing can decrease catastrophic wildfire risk by up to 60 percent. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Promotes biodiversity and ecological balance through sustainable management. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Highlights the role of rangelands in carbon sequestration and storage.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Supports the economic productivity of rangelands and rural communities. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Provides recognition and support for ranchers and small-scale pastoralists.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Encourages universities and agencies to engage in research related to rangeland management.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Encourages international cooperation on rangeland management. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Aligns the U.S. with a United Nations designated international year.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Supports the viability of rural communities and food security.
- 3/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/17/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1093-1094)
- 12 Cosponsors added.
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