HR 9695 United States House · 118th Congress

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

This bill establishes federal protections for bison, grizzly bears, and wolves by prohibiting their "take" (hunting, killing, or harming) except under specific circumstances. It creates species-specific committees with strong tribal representation to guide restoration efforts, requiring decisions based on "best available science" and consultation with federally recognized tribes. The legislation prioritizes reintroducing these species to Tribal lands and areas where tribes have treaty rights, while prohibiting lethal predator control measures that might harm them on public lands. It also allows for limited "take" for scientific purposes, population control, or to protect agricultural interests or public safety under strict conditions. The bill builds on previous conservation laws like the National Bison Legacy Act and emphasizes tribal coexistence and cultural connections to these species.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 19, 2024 Last action Oct 8, 2024
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Oct 8, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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Sep 19, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Sep 19, 2024
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