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Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act

5/16/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7954

H.R. 7954 in the 119th Congress, introduced on March 17, 2026, aims to aid Tribal governments in overseeing buffalo and their habitats, as well as reintroducing buffalo on Indian land.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7954

Bill HR 7954 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2026. Bill HR 7954 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2026.  Bill HR 7954's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. as of May 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7954

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
27
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7954

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7954

To assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.
To assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.

Comments

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Walter Reilly

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1 month ago

I am intrigued by the potential impact of this bill on the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat on Indian land. It is crucial to support Tribal governments in their efforts to reestablish buffalo populations, as these animals hold significant cultural and ecological importance. I look forward to seeing how this legislation will positively affect the preservation of buffalo and their habitats.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7954

Jeff Hurd
Jeff Hurd
ColoradoIndependent
Dan Newhouse
Dan Newhouse
WashingtonRepublican
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Teresa Leger Fernandez
New MexicoDemocrat
Julie Fedorchak
Julie Fedorchak
North DakotaIndependent
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
TennesseeRepublican
Tom Cole
Tom Cole
OklahomaRepublican

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