HOUSE 2074117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Indian Buffalo Management Act

Last Action: 12/9/2021

Actions

2021-12-09Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
2021-12-08Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2021-12-08On 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).
2021-12-08Passed/agreed to in House: 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).
2021-12-08Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7544-7545)
2021-12-01At 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.
2021-12-01DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2074.
2021-12-01Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6736-6738; text: H6736)
2021-12-01Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2021-12-01Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
2021-12-01Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-195.
2021-12-01Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-195.
2021-10-13Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2021-10-13Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2021-10-13Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

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CRS Summary

As of 2021-12-08 (53)

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.

Cosponsors (14)

Norma Torres (D-CA)
Tom Cole (R-OK)
Angie Craig (D-MN)
Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM)
Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
Jared Huffman (D-CA)
Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Mark Takano (D-CA)
Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE)
Sharice Davids (D-KS)
Melanie Stansbury (D-NM)

Subjects

Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Federal-Indian relations
Indian lands and resources rights
Indian social and development programs
Mammals
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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