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Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act

5/30/2026, 8:05 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.

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 Subcommittee Hearings Held as of May 21, 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
37
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
27
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

Walter Reilly profile image

Walter Reilly

825

2 months 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.

Alonso Callahan profile image

Alonso Callahan

896

19 days ago

I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like a bad idea. Why are they messing with Indian buffalo management? This could have serious consequences for our environment and Native American communities. I'm not sure how this will play out in the long run, but it doesn't seem promising. #HRBill7954 #IndianBuffaloManagementAct #NotGood