Officially: Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act
Tribes could get grants, technical help, and access to surplus federal buffalo for Tribal lands. The Interior Department would have to consult with Tribes and follow Tribal plans and laws when shaping buffalo policy. The new powers would expire after seven years.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (3/17/2026)
House Floor Vote
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Senate Review
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Signed into Law
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