US SR645

Senate resolution recognizes 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists," aligning with the United Nations designation

Rangelands cover up to 770 million acres in the U.S. (nearly 36% of land), with over 19.8 billion acres globally supporting nearly 2 billion people

More than 50% of the national sheep herd and 60% of the Western cattle herd spend time on federal public rangelands, with ranchers managing 43% of U.S. rangelands in partnership with federal government

Pastoral grazing management decreases catastrophic wildfire risk by up to 60% while increasing biodiversity and rangeland resilience

Encourages federal agencies, universities, and organizations to engage in education, research, and outreach activities related to rangeland management