118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 2908Indian Buffalo Management Act

A bill to assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.

Native Americans
Introduced Sep 21, 2023
Last action Dec 16, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Sep 21, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Sep 21, 2023
Indian Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Sep 25, 2024
Reported out
Step 4
Senate
Dec 12, 2024
Passed Senate w/ Changes
Step 5
House floor
Moves to House
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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 e...

Provisions · 10 sectionsEngrossed in Senate
Timeline · 12 actions
Dec 16, 2024
Received in the House.
Dec 16, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 13, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 12, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Dec 12, 2024
The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 12, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 18, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz with amendments. With written report No. 118-246.
Nov 18, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
Sep 25, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-418.
Sep 21, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 21, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.