A resolution recognizing 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists".

Plain-English Summary

This resolution asks the United States Senate to officially recognize 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists." Rangelands are large open landscapes — such as grasslands, prairies, savannas, and shrublands — that are used for grazing livestock. Pastoralists are the farmers, ranchers, and herders who raise animals on these lands. The resolution is a symbolic declaration that draws attention to the importance of these lands and the people who work them.

The resolution does not create any new laws, spend any government money, or require anyone to do anything. Its primary purpose is to formally acknowledge and raise awareness about the economic, environmental, and cultural value of rangelands and the communities that depend on them. This aligns with a broader international effort, as the United Nations has also recognized 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

This measure would most directly affect ranchers, farmers, herders, and rural communities across the United States who rely on grasslands and open range for their livelihoods. It could also draw attention to policy conversations about land management, conservation, and the sustainability of grazing practices. Because it is a resolution rather than a bill, it carries no legal force — it is essentially an official statement of recognition and support from the U.S. Senate.