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House Bill 5153
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Indian Buffalo Management Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 18, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Republican
Introduced
Nov 18, 2019
Latest Action
Dec 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5153
Congress
116
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Don Young
Alaska
Republican
Doug LaMalfa
California
Democrat
Norma Torres
California
Republican
Paul Cook
California
Republican
Jeff Fortenberry
Nebraska
Democrat
Deb Haaland
New Mexico
Republican
Tom Cole
Oklahoma
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (2)
Reported in House
December 18, 2020
Introduced in House
November 18, 2019
Actions (9)
12/18/2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
12/18/2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-670.
09/30/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
09/30/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/30/2020
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
02/05/2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
12/04/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
11/18/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
11/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:44:06 PM
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