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HR 4524 118th Congress House Native Americans Congressional oversight Employment and training programs Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Indian social and development programs Intergovernmental relations Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers

Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

Introduced: July 10, 2023 Introduced by: Newhouse, Dan Republican · Washington See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 25, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.
Mar 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 12, 2024
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Dec 5, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Jul 10, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Jul 10, 2023
Introduced in House
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Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

This bill treats certain tribal law enforcement officers as federal law enforcement officers under specified circumstances.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the law enforcement officers of any Indian tribe that has contracted or compacted any or all federal law enforcement functions through the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to enforce federal law within the tribe's jurisdiction if those officers meet certain qualifications. These qualifications include completing training and passing an adjudicated background investigation.

Further, the bill deems a tribal law enforcement officer who is acting under an authorized contract or compact as a federal law enforcement officer for the purposes of certain federal laws, including for injury and death, retirement, and pension benefits.

The Department of the Interior must (1) develop procedures for credentialing tribal officers to confirm these officers meet minimum certification standards and training requirements for Indian country peace officers, and (2) promulgate guidance to implement this bill.

The bill also requires the Department of Justice to coordinate and provide oversight for its functions and programs to ensure a coordinated approach for public safety in Indian communities.

What's happening now October 25, 2024

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.

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 Lobbying activity 5

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 Cosponsors 19
All 19 Democratic 7 Republican 9
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jun 4, 2024
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Apr 9, 2024
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Mar 8, 2024
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Feb 5, 2024
 R
Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Dec 13, 2023
 D
Leger Fernandez, Teresa
New Mexico · Nov 28, 2023
 R
Reschenthaler, Guy
Pennsylvania · Oct 25, 2023
 R
Hageman, Harriet M.
Wyoming · Oct 17, 2023
 R
Zinke, Ryan K.
Montana · Jul 12, 2023
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jul 10, 2023
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Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Jul 10, 2023
 D
Davids, Sharice
Kansas · Jul 10, 2023
Kildee, Daniel
· Jul 10, 2023
Kilmer, Derek
· Jul 10, 2023
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Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp
Washington · Jul 10, 2023
Rodgers, Cathy
· Jul 10, 2023
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Jul 10, 2023
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Strickland, Marilyn
Washington · Jul 10, 2023
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Vasquez, Gabe
New Mexico · Jul 10, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4524: Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4524/
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"H.R. 4524: Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4524/.
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H.R. 4524, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4524/.
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