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Free Market Grazing Fees Act

Introduced: February 4, 1997 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 27, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
Feb 27, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Feb 27, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Feb 4, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb 4, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Free Market Grazing Fees Act - Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to establish fair market value grazing fees for use of their respective public lands. Establishes a prevailing fee exception for current small family ranch leases or permits.

What's happening now February 27, 1997

Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 547: Free Market Grazing Fees Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-547/
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