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S. 3051 (117th)

Indian Buffalo Management Act

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Introduced

21 October 2021

Last action

21 October 2021 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

6 December 2025

Transport

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. 21 October 2021

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 October 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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