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Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

USA118th CongressHR-4524| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2024
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (19)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources 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 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) promulgate 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8387
Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Jul 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Dec 5, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 12, 2024
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Mar 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2695
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 25, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8387
    Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act


  • July 10, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • December 5, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • March 12, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 12, 2024
    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged


  • March 12, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2695
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • October 25, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 118-2695: 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 CongressHR-4524| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2024
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 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) promulgate 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8387
Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Jul 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Dec 5, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 12, 2024
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Mar 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2695
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Oct 25, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8387
    Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act


  • July 10, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • December 5, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • March 12, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 12, 2024
    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged


  • March 12, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2695
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • October 25, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (19)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 118-2695: 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