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Indian Buffalo Management Act

Introduced: November 13, 2023 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps

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Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jun 27, 2024

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-563.

Jun 27, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.

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

Dec 5, 2023

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Nov 28, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5933)

Nov 28, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

Nov 13, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Nov 13, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now June 27, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.

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