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S. 3051 117th Congress Senate

Indian Buffalo Management Act

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

Introduced: October 21, 2021 Introduced by: Mike Rounds Republican · South Dakota 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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Oct 21, 2021
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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
  • HR 2074 Indian Buffalo Management Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Oct 21, 2021
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Oct 21, 2021
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Oct 21, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3051: Indian Buffalo Management Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3051/
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"S. 3051: Indian Buffalo Management Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3051/.
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S. 3051, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3051/.
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