To assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.
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Legislative Progress
Passed SenateMr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following …
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following …
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following …
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following …
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following …
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following …
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following …
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following …
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following …
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill creates a framework to assist tribes in managing buffalo and buffalo habitat and reestablishing buffalo herds on Indian land. It recognizes the historical, cultural, and spiritual connection between tribes and buffalo.
Who Benefits and How
Tribes gain support for buffalo restoration, management, and economic development. Tribal members benefit from subsistence, cultural, and health benefits of buffalo.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Department of Interior provides support and includes tribes in decision-making.
Key Provisions
- Promotes tribal capacity for buffalo and habitat management
- Supports buffalo herd development for subsistence, culture, and economic development
- Includes tribes in DOI decision-making on buffalo
- Recognizes government-to-government relationship in buffalo management
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Establishes federal support for tribal buffalo management, habitat restoration, and herd development for cultural, spiritual, subsistence, and economic purposes.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Support tribal buffalo restoration through federal-tribal partnership"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
An animal of the subspecies Bison bison bison
Indian land that is managed for buffalo
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