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Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

USA118th CongressS-2695| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2024
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (7)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 1, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-406.
Sep 18, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 25, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4524
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.
  • July 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • May 1, 2024
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-406.


  • September 18, 2024
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • October 25, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4524
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4524: Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers

Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

USA118th CongressS-2695| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2024
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.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 1, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-406.
Sep 18, 2024
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 25, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4524
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.
  • July 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • May 1, 2024
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-406.


  • September 18, 2024
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • October 25, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4524
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (7)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4524: Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers