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Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

USA119th CongressS-3041| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2026
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (15)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Alan Armstrong (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Tribal Warrant Fairness Act , aims to enhance the ability of the U.S. Marshals Service to provide assistance in criminal matters involving Indian Tribes. It achieves this by amending federal statutes to explicitly include Tribal law enforcement and jurisdiction within the Marshals' scope of operations. Specifically, the bill modifies section 566(e)(1) of title 28, United States Code, to allow the U.S. Marshals Service to assist in Tribal fugitive matters when requested by an Indian Tribe. Furthermore, it amends the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 to include Indian Tribes and Tribal law when referring to law enforcement components and applicable laws, thereby expanding threat protection efforts to encompass Tribal entities.

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Timeline
Oct 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7490
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 19, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 19, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
Jun 10, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 10, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 10, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723-2724, S2727; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2723-2724)
Jun 12, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • October 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7490
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 19, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 19, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.


  • June 10, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 10, 2026
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 10, 2026
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723-2724, S2727; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2723-2724)


  • June 12, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7490: Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFederal-Indian relationsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and funding

Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

USA119th CongressS-3041| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2026
This legislation, titled the Tribal Warrant Fairness Act , aims to enhance the ability of the U.S. Marshals Service to provide assistance in criminal matters involving Indian Tribes. It achieves this by amending federal statutes to explicitly include Tribal law enforcement and jurisdiction within the Marshals' scope of operations. Specifically, the bill modifies section 566(e)(1) of title 28, United States Code, to allow the U.S. Marshals Service to assist in Tribal fugitive matters when requested by an Indian Tribe. Furthermore, it amends the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 to include Indian Tribes and Tribal law when referring to law enforcement components and applicable laws, thereby expanding threat protection efforts to encompass Tribal entities.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

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Timeline
Oct 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7490
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 19, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 19, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
Jun 10, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 10, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 10, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723-2724, S2727; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2723-2724)
Jun 12, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • October 23, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 23, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7490
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 19, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 19, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.


  • June 10, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 10, 2026
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 10, 2026
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723-2724, S2727; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2723-2724)


  • June 12, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (15)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Alan Armstrong (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7490: Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFederal-Indian relationsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and funding