Tribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Act

Bill 118 s 5115, also known as the Tribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect and restore the populations of American bison, grizzly bears, and wolves, while also promoting coexistence between these species and tribal communities.

The bill recognizes the cultural and ecological significance of these animals to Native American tribes and aims to support tribal efforts to conserve and manage these species on tribal lands. It also seeks to enhance collaboration between federal, state, and tribal governments in the management of these species.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions for the restoration and conservation of bison, grizzly bears, and wolves, as well as funding for research, monitoring, and education initiatives related to these species. It also establishes a Tribal Wildlife Management Fund to support tribal conservation efforts. Overall, the Tribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Act aims to protect and restore these iconic species while also recognizing the important role that tribal communities play in their conservation.