H.R.7954

Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act

Introduced·3/17/26

Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act assists Tribal governments in managing buffalo and buffalo habitat on Indian land.

The Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act aims to assist Tribal governments in managing buffalo and buffalo habitat and reestablishing buffalo on Indian land. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to enter into agreements with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to transport surplus buffalo onto Indian land. The Act also authorizes contracts, grants, and technical assistance to support buffalo restoration and management programs, commercial activities, and meat processing facilities.

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Where it stands

Current
Indian and Insular Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 21

2:00 PM

House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Hearing

May 19

2:00 PM

House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Hearing

History

May 21

House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

May 12

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

Mar 17

House

Introduced in House