Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7954

Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act

Buffalo Restoration and Management on Tribal Lands

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Natural Resources. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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The bill has bipartisan support from several states with large Tribal populations. However, many bills like this struggle to get a full vote in a busy Congress unless they are added to a larger package.

Key Points

This bill creates a program to help Tribal governments bring back buffalo to their lands. It allows the Department of the Interior to give grants and technical help to Tribes so they can manage their own herds and protect the land where buffalo live.
Native American Tribes are the main group affected. They could use the money to start buffalo restoration programs, build meat processing centers, or create new businesses based on buffalo products.
Buffalo were once the main source of food and culture for many Tribes before they were nearly wiped out in the 1800s. This policy aims to help Tribes reconnect with the animals for food, spiritual reasons, and local jobs.
The government would be able to move extra buffalo from federal parks or lands to Tribal lands for free. This helps grow Tribal herds without the Tribes having to pay for the animals themselves.
Any sensitive or private cultural information that Tribes share with the government while working on these projects must be kept secret. This protects Tribal traditions and business plans from being made public.

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Milestones

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Mar 17, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Mar 17, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act

Bill NumberHR 7954

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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D: 1R: 3

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