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Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act

USA119th CongressHR-7065| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
Nicholas A. Langworthy

Nicholas A. Langworthy

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The proposed legislation aims to nullify the applicability of the Act of July 2, 1948, specifically concerning the reservations of the Seneca Nation of Indians in New York. This 1948 Act previously granted certain jurisdiction to the State of New York over these tribal lands. If enacted, the bill would effectively remove New York State's jurisdiction , as established by the 1948 Act, from the Seneca Nation's reservations. This significant change in jurisdictional authority is conditional, requiring the written concurrence of both the Attorney General of the United States and the Seneca Nation of Indians to take effect.
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Timeline
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Mar 4, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • January 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • March 4, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Crime and Law Enforcement

Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act

USA119th CongressHR-7065| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
The proposed legislation aims to nullify the applicability of the Act of July 2, 1948, specifically concerning the reservations of the Seneca Nation of Indians in New York. This 1948 Act previously granted certain jurisdiction to the State of New York over these tribal lands. If enacted, the bill would effectively remove New York State's jurisdiction , as established by the 1948 Act, from the Seneca Nation's reservations. This significant change in jurisdictional authority is conditional, requiring the written concurrence of both the Attorney General of the United States and the Seneca Nation of Indians to take effect.
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Timeline
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Mar 4, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • January 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • March 4, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nicholas A. Langworthy

Nicholas A. Langworthy

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted