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118th Congress Native Americans

S. 2908: Indian Buffalo Management Act

Passed SenateDec 12, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Sep 21, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (completed)Dec 12, 2024
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Sep 21, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

1 offered

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  • S.Amdt. 3324Martin Heinrich D-NMAgreedDec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024: Amendment SA 3324 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Cosponsors

3

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

90 points earned
  1. 1Martin Heinrich D-NM SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, passed Senate; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed6 events+78
  2. 2Markwayne Mullin R-OKCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Dan Sullivan R-AKCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 2Jon Tester D-MTCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Dec 12, 2024Passed the Senate with an amendment by voice vote.
  2. Sep 21, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Martin Heinrich.
Show the full action history (13 actions)
  1. Dec 16, 2024Received in the House.
  2. Dec 16, 2024Held at the desk.
  3. Dec 13, 2024Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Dec 12, 2024Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6992-6993)
  5. Dec 12, 2024The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Dec 12, 2024Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  7. Dec 12, 2024Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)
  8. Nov 18, 2024Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with amendments. With written report No. 118-246.
  9. Nov 18, 2024Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
  10. Sep 25, 2024Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
  11. Jun 12, 2024Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-418.
  12. Sep 21, 2023Introduced in Senate
  13. Sep 21, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.