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Tribal Firearm Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-7698| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (3)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to expand acceptable forms of identification for firearm purchases, specifically allowing members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents. It amends section 922(t)(1)(D) of title 18, United States Code, to explicitly include these documents as valid identification when obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer . This change is designed to ensure that Tribal members have a recognized form of identification for these transactions, aligning with federal recognition of their governments. The legislation further adds a new definition to section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, clarifying what constitutes a "Tribal government" by referencing the official list published under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994. These amendments are intended to streamline the process for Tribal members to exercise their right to purchase firearms, recognizing the validity of their government-issued identification. The provisions of this Act will become effective 90 days after its enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9391
Tribal Firearm Access Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1709
Tribal Firearm Access Act
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3946
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9391
    Tribal Firearm Access Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1709
    Tribal Firearm Access Act


  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3946
    Introduced in Senate

Tribal Firearm Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-7698| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This bill aims to expand acceptable forms of identification for firearm purchases, specifically allowing members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents. It amends section 922(t)(1)(D) of title 18, United States Code, to explicitly include these documents as valid identification when obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer . This change is designed to ensure that Tribal members have a recognized form of identification for these transactions, aligning with federal recognition of their governments. The legislation further adds a new definition to section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, clarifying what constitutes a "Tribal government" by referencing the official list published under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994. These amendments are intended to streamline the process for Tribal members to exercise their right to purchase firearms, recognizing the validity of their government-issued identification. The provisions of this Act will become effective 90 days after its enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9391
Tribal Firearm Access Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1709
Tribal Firearm Access Act
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3946
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9391
    Tribal Firearm Access Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1709
    Tribal Firearm Access Act


  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3946
    Introduced in Senate
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (3)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

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