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

Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps

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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

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 12, 2024

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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