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Indian Buffalo Management Act

USA118th CongressS-2908| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2024
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (3)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)

Indian Affairs 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3051
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Sep 21, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 21, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-418.
Jun 27, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6368
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
Sep 25, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Nov 18, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with amendments. With written report No. 118-246.
Nov 18, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
Dec 12, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)
Dec 12, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 12, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6992-6993)
Dec 12, 2024
The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 13, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2024
Received in the House.
Dec 16, 2024
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3051
    Indian Buffalo Management Act


  • September 21, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 21, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • June 12, 2024
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-418.


  • June 27, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6368
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.


  • September 25, 2024
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • November 18, 2024
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with amendments. With written report No. 118-246.


  • November 18, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.


  • December 12, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)


  • December 12, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 12, 2024
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6992-6993)


  • December 12, 2024
    The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 13, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • December 16, 2024
    Held at the desk.

Native Americans

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Indian Buffalo Management Act

USA118th CongressS-2908| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2024
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

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3051
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Sep 21, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 21, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-418.
Jun 27, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6368
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
Sep 25, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Nov 18, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with amendments. With written report No. 118-246.
Nov 18, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
Dec 12, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)
Dec 12, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 12, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6992-6993)
Dec 12, 2024
The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 13, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2024
Received in the House.
Dec 16, 2024
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3051
    Indian Buffalo Management Act


  • September 21, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 21, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • June 12, 2024
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-418.


  • June 27, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6368
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.


  • September 25, 2024
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • November 18, 2024
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with amendments. With written report No. 118-246.


  • November 18, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.


  • December 12, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)


  • December 12, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 12, 2024
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6992-6993)


  • December 12, 2024
    The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 13, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • December 16, 2024
    Held at the desk.
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (3)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6368: 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