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H.R. 2074 (117th)

Indian Buffalo Management Act

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Introduced

18 March 2021

Last action

9 December 2021 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Sponsors

DON YOUNG, Norma Torres, Tom Cole, Angie Craig, Doug LaMalfa, Teresa Leger Fernandez, Jay Obernolte, Jared Huffman, Markwayne Mullin, Mark Takano, Stephanie Bice, Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Jeff Fortenberry, Sharice Davids, Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

6 December 2025

Transport

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 May 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 October 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 October 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 October 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 1 December 2021

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 December 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2074.

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 December 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6736-6738; text: H6736)

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 December 2021

    Floor

    Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 December 2021

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 1 December 2021

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-195.

    Source: Committee

  14. 1 December 2021

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-195.

    Source: Committee

  15. 8 December 2021

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 52 (Roll no. 427).

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 December 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 8 December 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 52 (Roll no. 427).

    Source: Floor

  18. 8 December 2021

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7544-7545)

    Source: Floor

  19. 9 December 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

9 December 2021 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 373 · No 52 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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