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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 18, 2021Native Americans
H.R. 2074

Indian Buffalo Management Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 8, 2021)

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 just happenedDec 9, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
14 cosponsors8 D6 R
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  1. Dec 9, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  2. Dec 8, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 8, 2021FloorH37300

    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).

  4. Dec 8, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/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).

  5. Dec 8, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7544-7545)

  6. Dec 1, 2021FloorH37220

    At 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.

  7. Dec 1, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2074.

  8. Dec 1, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6736-6738; text: H6736)

  9. Dec 1, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Dec 1, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.

  11. Dec 1, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-195.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Dec 1, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-195.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. May 21, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  17. Mar 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Mar 18, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Mar 18, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 8, 202153

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.

Reported to HouseDec 1, 20217

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.

Introduced in HouseMar 18, 2021

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.

Indian Buffalo Management Act — Informed