2021: Fitzpatrick Voted For Authorizing $14 Million Annually For
Buffalo Habitat Management By Tribal Groups And To Promote The Use Of
Buffalo For The Benefit Of Tribes. In December 2021, Fitzpatrick voted
for the Indian Buffalo Management Act which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "permanently authorize $14 million annually
for Interior Department activities related to buffalo and buffalo
habitat management by Native American tribes and tribal organizations
and promoting the use of buffalo and buffalo habitat for the benefit of
tribes. It would direct the department to award grants and provide
technical assistance to tribes and tribal organizations for implementing
buffalo restoration or management programs and related activities;
regularly consult with tribes on initiatives that affect buffalo or
buffalo habitat; and develop a policy relating to buffalo and buffalo
habitat management activities on tribal land. It would also allow the
department to enter into agreements with tribes to transport surplus
buffalo from federal land to tribal land." The vote was on passage. The
House passed the bill by a vote of 373-52. [House Vote 427,
12/8/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 12/8/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2074]