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Designating November 2, 2024, as "National Bison Day".
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Introduced on September 24, 2024 by
John Hoeven
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Last updated 11/29/2024
Designates November 2, 2024, as “National Bison Day.”
Recognizes the North American bison as the national mammal of the United States, adopted on May 9, 2016.
Acknowledges the historical and cultural significance of bison in the U.S.
Highlights the connection between bison and the economic and spiritual lives of many Indian Tribes.
Notes the participation of approximately 82 Indian Tribes in the InterTribal Buffalo Council.
Mentions the involvement of Indian Tribes in bison restoration efforts on Tribal land.
States that Indian Tribes manage nearly 25,000 bison across over 1,000,000 acres in 22 States.
Emphasizes the ecological role of bison in maintaining wildlife, landscapes, and grasslands.
Recognizes the economic value of bison for private producers and rural communities.
Reports that as of 2022, there were 192,477 bison under private stewardship, contributing to food security.
Mentions the depiction of bison on the official seal of the Department of the Interior since 1912.
References the Bison Conservation Initiative launched by the Department of the Interior.
Notes that bison are featured on two State flags and have been adopted as the official mammal by three States.
Highlights the cultural significance of bison, including their representation on the buffalo nickel and as mascots for sports teams and businesses.
Acknowledges the efforts of Indigenous communities and ranchers in saving bison from extinction in the late 1800s.
Mentions the formation of the American Bison Society in 1905 in response to bison near extinction.
Notes the reestablishment of the American Bison Society in 2005 to promote bison conservation.
States that bison herds exist in national wildlife refuges, national parks, and on Federal land.
Highlights ongoing collaboration among private, public, and Tribal leaders for bison restoration.
Encourages the observance of National Bison Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
