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Indian Buffalo Management Act

USA117th CongressS-3051| Senate 
| Updated: 10/21/2021
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (5)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Oct 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Oct 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Dec 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2074
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • October 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • December 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2074
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2074: Indian Buffalo Management Act
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsMammalsVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Indian Buffalo Management Act

USA117th CongressS-3051| Senate 
| Updated: 10/21/2021
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.
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Timeline
Oct 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Oct 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Dec 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2074
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • October 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • December 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2074
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (5)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2074: Indian Buffalo Management Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsMammalsVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWildlife conservation and habitat protection