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H.R. 2074 117th Congress House

Indian Buffalo Management Act

Official title: To assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.

Introduced: March 19, 2021 See on congress.gov
Native Americans Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programs
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2021
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).
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7544-7545)
Dec 1, 2021
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.
Dec 1, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2074.
Dec 1, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6736-6738; text: H6736)
Dec 1, 2021
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 1, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
Dec 1, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-195.
Oct 13, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 13, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
May 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 8, 2021 House · vote #427 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 373–52 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 9, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3051 Indian Buffalo Management Act
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 8 Republican 3
D
Stansbury, Melanie A.
New Mexico · Oct 12, 2021
 D
Davids, Sharice
Kansas · Sep 30, 2021
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Sep 30, 2021
 R
Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Sep 23, 2021
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Sep 23, 2021
Mullin, Markwayne
· Sep 23, 2021
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Sep 23, 2021
 D
Huffman, Jared
California · May 28, 2021
 R
Obernolte, Jay
California · May 28, 2021
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Mar 19, 2021
 D
Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Mar 19, 2021
 D
Leger Fernandez, Teresa
New Mexico · Mar 19, 2021
 D
Torres, Norma J.
California · Mar 18, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2074: Indian Buffalo Management Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2074/
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"H.R. 2074: Indian Buffalo Management Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2074/.
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H.R. 2074, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2074/.
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