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HR 7954 - 119

Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 753.

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11
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Detected dollar total
0
Tax signals
2
Deadlines

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Tax density 0.0%
Spending density 0.0%
Benefits 4
Statutory Reference 4
Deadline 2
Grants 1

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Statutory references

25 U.S.C. 3501 1
25 U.S.C. 5124 1
25 U.S.C. 5203 1
25 U.S.C. 5304 1

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Oct 29, 2026

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-856.

Oct 29, 2026

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-856.

Oct 29, 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 753.

Sep 15, 2026

Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged

Sep 15, 2026

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Sep 15, 2026

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

May 21, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

May 12, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

Mar 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 17, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 17, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Tribal governments
52 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 82%

Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (7) Tribal organization The term Tribal organization means any legally established organization of Indians that— (A) (i) is

Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (7) Tribal organization The term Tribal organization means any legally established organization of Indians that— (A) (i) is

promote the development and use of buffalo and buffalo habitat for the maximum practicable benefit of Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, through management of buffalo and buffalo habitats in accordance with integrated resource manageme

Education
6 evidence matches
Impact 96% Confidence 80%

Secretary of the Interior dian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (7) Tri

Secretary of the Interior dian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (7) Tri

ian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (

Energy
4 evidence matches
Impact 93% Confidence 80%

rior. (4) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' has the meaning given the term in paragraph (2) of section 2601 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (25 U.S.C. 3501), except that, in that paragraph, the term ``Indian reservation'' shall be con

e Interior. (4) Indian land The term Indian land has the meaning given the term in paragraph (2) of section 2601 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 25 U.S.C. 3501 ), except that, in that paragraph, the term Indian reservation shall be consi

e Interior. (4) Indian land The term Indian land has the meaning given the term in paragraph (2) of section 2601 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 25 U.S.C. 3501 ), except that, in that paragraph, the term Indian reservation shall be consi

Labor and employment
2 evidence matches
Impact 86% Confidence 78%

SUNSET SEC. 9. SUNSET. The authority provided by this Act ceases to be effective 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Union Calenda

Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 753. Native Americans

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Summary

07 Reported to House Nov 12, 2026

Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to work with Indian Tribes and tribal organizations 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 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 related 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. The authority provided by the bill sunsets seven years after enactment.

00 Introduced in House Nov 12, 2026

Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to work with Indian tribes and tribal organizations 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 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 related 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. The authority provided by the bill sunsets seven years after enactment.

Sponsors

Newhouse, Dan
Cosponsor

Newhouse, Dan

Republican · WA-4 · N000189

Joined Mar 17, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
460 Cannon House Office Building
Cole, Tom
Cosponsor

Cole, Tom

Republican · OK-4 · C001053

Joined Apr 14, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
2207 Rayburn House Office Building
Vasquez, Gabe
Cosponsor

Vasquez, Gabe

Democratic · NM-2 · V000136

Joined May 29, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
322 Cannon House Office Building
Zinke, Ryan K.
Cosponsor

Zinke, Ryan K.

Republican · MT-1 · Z000018

Joined May 29, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
512 Cannon House Office Building
Craig, Angie
Cosponsor

Craig, Angie

Democratic · MN-2 · C001119

Joined Jun 23, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
2052 Rayburn House Office Building
Wied, Tony
Cosponsor

Wied, Tony

Republican · WI-8 · W000829

Joined Jun 23, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
424 Cannon House Office Building

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