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Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

Introduced: June 17, 2024 Introduced by: Cantwell, Maria Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 18, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
May 1, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-406.
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
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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 a contract or compact entered into pursuant to 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) issue 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 September 18, 2024

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4524 Related bill Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
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 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 5
D
Murray, Patty
Washington · Jun 17, 2024
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Feb 1, 2024
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Nov 30, 2023
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Nov 13, 2023
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Nov 7, 2023
Mullin, Markwayne
· Jul 27, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2695: Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-2695/
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"S. 2695: Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-2695/.
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S. 2695, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-2695/.
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