Indian Buffalo Management Act
USA117th CongressHR-2074| House
| Updated: 12/9/2021
Don Young
Republican Representative
Alaska
Cosponsors (14)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Indian Affairs Committee, 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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-195.
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6736-6738; text: H6736)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2074.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7544-7545)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 52 (Roll no. 427).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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
USA117th CongressHR-2074| House
| Updated: 12/9/2021
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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-195.
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6736-6738; text: H6736)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2074.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7544-7545)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 52 (Roll no. 427).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Don Young
Republican Representative
Alaska
Cosponsors (14)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Indian Affairs Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Native Americans
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