118th Congress Native Americans
H.R. 6368: Indian Buffalo Management Act
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Tom Cole R-OKOriginal
- Jay Obernolte R-CAOriginal
- Mary Peltola D-AKOriginal
- Norma Torres D-CAOriginal
- Teresa Leger Fernandez D-NM
- Sharice Davids D-KS
Who scored on this bill
- 1Doug LaMalfa SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported4 events+38
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History
- Introduced in the House by Doug LaMalfa.
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- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-563.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
- Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5933)
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.