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Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act

USA116th CongressHR-2496| House 
| Updated: 5/31/2019
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (10)
Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act This bill provides the right to pass the borders of the United States (which includes other privileges pursuant to the Jay Treaty) to an American Indian born in the United States or Canada who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada. Under current law, such right is provided only to an American Indian born in Canada who has at least 50% American Indian blood.
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Timeline
May 2, 2019
Introduced in House
May 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 31, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 2, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 31, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Native Americans

Border security and unlawful immigrationCanadaFederal-Indian relationsImmigration status and procedures

Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act

USA116th CongressHR-2496| House 
| Updated: 5/31/2019
Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act This bill provides the right to pass the borders of the United States (which includes other privileges pursuant to the Jay Treaty) to an American Indian born in the United States or Canada who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada. Under current law, such right is provided only to an American Indian born in Canada who has at least 50% American Indian blood.
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Timeline
May 2, 2019
Introduced in House
May 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 31, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 2, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 31, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (10)
Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCanadaFederal-Indian relationsImmigration status and procedures