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Indian Buffalo Management Act

USA118th CongressHR-6368| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2024
Doug LaMalfa

Doug LaMalfa

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Tom Cole (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Indian Buffalo Management Act This bill establishes a 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5153
Indian Buffalo Management Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2074
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Nov 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Nov 28, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5933)
Dec 5, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 12, 2024
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Mar 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 27, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
Jun 27, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-563.
Dec 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2908
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5153
    Indian Buffalo Management Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2074
    Indian Buffalo Management Act


  • November 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • November 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • November 28, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5933)


  • December 5, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • March 12, 2024
    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged


  • March 12, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 12, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 27, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.


  • June 27, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-563.


  • December 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2908
    Held at the desk.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 118-2908: Indian Buffalo Management Act
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

USA118th CongressHR-6368| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2024
Indian Buffalo Management Act This bill establishes a 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

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5153
Indian Buffalo Management Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2074
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Nov 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Nov 28, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5933)
Dec 5, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 12, 2024
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Mar 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 27, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
Jun 27, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-563.
Dec 16, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2908
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5153
    Indian Buffalo Management Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2074
    Indian Buffalo Management Act


  • November 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • November 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • November 28, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5933)


  • December 5, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • March 12, 2024
    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged


  • March 12, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 12, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 27, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.


  • June 27, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-563.


  • December 16, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2908
    Held at the desk.
Doug LaMalfa

Doug LaMalfa

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Tom Cole (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 118-2908: Indian Buffalo Management Act
  • 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