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Indian Buffalo Management Act

Introduced: September 21, 2023 Introduced by: Heinrich, Martin Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 16, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 16, 2024
Received in the House.
Dec 13, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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
The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 12, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6992-6993)
Nov 18, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
Nov 18, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with amendments. With written report No. 118-246.
Sep 25, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-418.
Sep 21, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sep 21, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 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.

What's happening now December 16, 2024

Held at the desk.

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