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Indian Buffalo Management Act

USA116th CongressHR-5153| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Don Young

Don Young

Republican Representative

Alaska

Cosponsors (6)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Indian Buffalo Management Act This bill establishes a permanent program within the Department of the Interior to develop and promote tribal ownership and management of buffalo and buffalo habitat on Indian lands. Specifically, the bill requires Interior to (1) enter into contracts, award grants, and provide technical assistance to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for activities related to buffalo restoration or management; (2) consult with tribes and tribal organizations on initiatives that affect buffalo or buffalo habitat, including efforts to contain or eradicate diseased buffalo; and (3) develop a policy relating to buffalo and buffalo habitat management activities on Indian land. Additionally, Interior may enter into agreements with tribes or tribal organizations to transport surplus buffalo from federal land onto Indian land.

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Timeline
Nov 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Feb 5, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2020
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Dec 18, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
Dec 18, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-670.
  • November 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • December 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • February 5, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • September 30, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 30, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 30, 2020
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • December 18, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.


  • December 18, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-670.

Native Americans

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsMammalsVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Indian Buffalo Management Act

USA116th CongressHR-5153| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Indian Buffalo Management Act This bill establishes a permanent program within the Department of the Interior to develop and promote tribal ownership and management of buffalo and buffalo habitat on Indian lands. Specifically, the bill requires Interior to (1) enter into contracts, award grants, and provide technical assistance to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for activities related to buffalo restoration or management; (2) consult with tribes and tribal organizations on initiatives that affect buffalo or buffalo habitat, including efforts to contain or eradicate diseased buffalo; and (3) develop a policy relating to buffalo and buffalo habitat management activities on Indian land. Additionally, Interior may enter into agreements with tribes or tribal organizations to transport surplus buffalo from federal land onto Indian land.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Nov 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Feb 5, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2020
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Dec 18, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
Dec 18, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-670.
  • November 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • December 4, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • February 5, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • September 30, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 30, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 30, 2020
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • December 18, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.


  • December 18, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-670.
Don Young

Don Young

Republican Representative

Alaska

Cosponsors (6)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsMammalsVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWildlife conservation and habitat protection