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PROTECT Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1967| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Tina Smith (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly enhances the authority of Tribal courts. It amends the Stored Communications Act to recognize Tribal courts as "courts of competent jurisdiction," enabling them to issue warrants for the disclosure of electronic communications and records. This change allows Tribal governmental entities to access crucial digital evidence, using warrant procedures outlined in the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968, similar to federal and state courts. Furthermore, the legislation expands the scope of special Tribal criminal jurisdiction under the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968. It specifically grants Tribes jurisdiction over controlled substance-related offenses , encompassing drug trafficking, unlawful drug possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The bill also extends this jurisdiction to include certain firearms offenses , such as the use or possession of a firearm in furtherance of a covered crime or by an individual convicted of domestic violence. These provisions aim to bolster Tribal law enforcement's ability to combat serious crimes within their communities. Finally, the bill updates the Bureau of Prisons Tribal Prisoner Program. This amendment ensures that individuals convicted under the newly expanded special Tribal criminal jurisdiction, particularly for drug and firearms offenses, can be housed in federal correctional facilities. This measure provides essential support for Tribal justice systems by offering appropriate incarceration options for serious offenders.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4675
Protect Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4195
PROTECT Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2556
PROTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1125
Protect Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1048
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4991
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3951
PROTECT Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2994
PROTECT Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2974
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1400
PROTECT Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-322
Protect Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5453
PROTECT Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3718
PROTECT Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3108
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-353
PROTECT Act of 2023
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1934
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4675
    Protect Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4195
    PROTECT Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2556
    PROTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1125
    Protect Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1048
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4991
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3951
    PROTECT Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2994
    PROTECT Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2974
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1400
    PROTECT Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-322
    Protect Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5453
    PROTECT Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3718
    PROTECT Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3108
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-353
    PROTECT Act of 2023


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1934
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-1574: Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act
  • HR 119-3773: PROTECT Act of 2025

PROTECT Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1967| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
This bill significantly enhances the authority of Tribal courts. It amends the Stored Communications Act to recognize Tribal courts as "courts of competent jurisdiction," enabling them to issue warrants for the disclosure of electronic communications and records. This change allows Tribal governmental entities to access crucial digital evidence, using warrant procedures outlined in the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968, similar to federal and state courts. Furthermore, the legislation expands the scope of special Tribal criminal jurisdiction under the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968. It specifically grants Tribes jurisdiction over controlled substance-related offenses , encompassing drug trafficking, unlawful drug possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The bill also extends this jurisdiction to include certain firearms offenses , such as the use or possession of a firearm in furtherance of a covered crime or by an individual convicted of domestic violence. These provisions aim to bolster Tribal law enforcement's ability to combat serious crimes within their communities. Finally, the bill updates the Bureau of Prisons Tribal Prisoner Program. This amendment ensures that individuals convicted under the newly expanded special Tribal criminal jurisdiction, particularly for drug and firearms offenses, can be housed in federal correctional facilities. This measure provides essential support for Tribal justice systems by offering appropriate incarceration options for serious offenders.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4675
Protect Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4195
PROTECT Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2556
PROTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1125
Protect Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1048
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4991
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3951
PROTECT Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2994
PROTECT Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2974
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1400
PROTECT Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-322
Protect Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5453
PROTECT Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3718
PROTECT Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3108
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-353
PROTECT Act of 2023
Mar 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1934
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4675
    Protect Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4195
    PROTECT Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2556
    PROTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1125
    Protect Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1048
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4991
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3951
    PROTECT Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2994
    PROTECT Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2974
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1400
    PROTECT Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-322
    Protect Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5453
    PROTECT Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3718
    PROTECT Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3108
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-353
    PROTECT Act of 2023


  • March 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1934
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Tina Smith (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-1574: Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act
  • HR 119-3773: PROTECT Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted