Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.
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Protects buffalo habitat and population on specified tracts of public land.
The problem
Buffalo populations face habitat loss and fragmentation on public lands. Conservation efforts require dedicated protected areas to ensure species sustainability.
The proposal
Designates specific land tracts for buffalo protection, likely restricting certain uses and establishing management protocols for habitat preservation.
The impact
Affects ranchers, conservationists, indigenous tribes, and public land users. Changes land use rules and recreation opportunities in designated areas.
Protects an iconic American species and supports biodiversity. Creates secure habitat for buffalo populations to thrive and reproduce naturally.
May support tribal nations' cultural and subsistence practices related to buffalo. Honors historical connections between native peoples and buffalo.
Buffalo play important roles in prairie and grassland ecosystems. Their presence can improve soil health and support native plant species.
May create opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature tourism. Enhances educational experiences for visitors to protected areas.
May limit cattle grazing rights and reduce available grazing lands for ranchers. Could affect livestock operations and rural economies dependent on public land access.
May restrict hunting, fishing, or recreational activities in protected zones. Could reduce access for outdoor enthusiasts and local communities.
Government must fund habitat management, monitoring, and enforcement. Costs may be substantial and compete with other land management priorities.
May create tensions between conservation goals and energy development or mining interests. Could limit economic opportunities on public lands.
Generated by AI from the bill text. Not a prediction and not legal or policy advice. The percentage is the model's own rating of each item — self-reported, and not a measure of how accurate it is.
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Senate LDA lobbying disclosures
NATIONAL STONE SAND AND GRAVEL ASSOCIATION
via NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION
…the U.S. Permitting Reform Public Lands SPEED Act ESA Amendments Act S. 1464, the Buffalo Tract Protection Act S. 462, the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act
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