HR 9945

This bill establishes the North American Grasslands Conservation Council to promote the conservation and restoration of grasslands across North America. It aims to support ranchers, farmers, Indian Tribes, and other stakeholders by creating a voluntary grant program and encouraging sustainable grassland management practices. The bill also addresses issues like wildfire mitigation, native seed crops, and the incorporation of Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge into conservation efforts. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and wildlife habitat within these vital ecosystems.