Indian Buffalo Management Act
- Last Action
- 6/27/2024
Actions
- 2024-06-27Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
- 2024-06-27Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-563.
- 2024-06-27Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-563.
- 2024-03-12Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 2024-03-12Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2024-03-12Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- 2023-12-05Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2023-11-28Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 2023-11-28Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5933)
- 2023-11-13Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2023-11-13Introduced in House
- 2023-11-13Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2024-06-27 (07)
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.
Cosponsors (6)
- Mary Peltola (D-AK)
- Norma Torres (D-CA)
- Tom Cole (R-OK)
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
- Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM)
- Sharice Davids (D-KS)
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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