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2021-12-08
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2021-12-08
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2021-12-08
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2021-12-01
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2021-12-01
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2021-12-01
2
House floor actions
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2021-12-01
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2021-12-01
Natural Resources Committee
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2021-12-01
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2021-03-18
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2021-03-19
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2021-03-19
MN
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2021-12-01
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2021-12-01
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2021-12-01
Natural Resources Committee
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2021-10-13
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2021-10-13
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hsii00
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2021-10-13
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hsii00
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2021-03-18
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2021-03-19
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2021-03-19
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2021-03-19
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2021-05-28
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D
2021-05-28
CA
M001190
2
Markwayne
Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]
Mullin
R
2021-09-23
OK
T000472
41
Mark
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Takano
D
2021-09-23
CA
B000740
5
Stephanie
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Bice
I.
R
2021-09-23
OK
B001278
1
Suzanne
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Bonamici
D
2021-09-23
OR
F000449
1
Jeff
Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Fortenberry
R
2021-09-30
NE
D000629
3
Sharice
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Davids
D
2021-09-30
KS
S001218
1
Melanie
Rep. Stansbury, Melanie Ann [D-NM-1]
Stansbury
Ann
D
2021-10-12
NM
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
2021-03-18
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Indian Buffalo Management Act</b></p> <p> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additionally, Interior may enter into agreements with tribes or tribal organizations to transport surplus buffalo from federal land onto Indian land.</p>
2021-05-27T13:14:02Z
00
2021-12-01
Reported to House
 <p><b>Indian Buffalo Management Act</b></p> <p> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additionally, Interior may enter into agreements with tribes or tribal organizations to transport surplus buffalo from federal land onto Indian land.</p>
2021-12-07T16:25:50Z
07
2021-12-08
Passed House
 <p><b>Indian Buffalo Management Act</b></p> <p> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additionally, Interior may enter into agreements with tribes or tribal organizations to transport surplus buffalo from federal land onto Indian land.</p>
2021-12-20T16:02:46Z
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Indian Buffalo Management Act
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Display Title
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Introduced in House
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
EH
Engrossed in House
To assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.
Official Title as Introduced
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
H
House
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Short Titles as Passed House
H
House
To assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.
Official Titles as Amended by House
RH
Reported in House
To assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and for the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian lands.
Official Title as Introduced
RH
Reported in House
H
House
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to House
2021-12-09
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.