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Tribal Police Department Parity Act

USA119th CongressS-3945| Senate 
| Updated: 2/26/2026
Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (3)
Chuck Grassley (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Tribal Police Department Parity Act seeks to establish parity for Tribal law enforcement agencies by ensuring they have the same access to firearms as Federal, State, and local law enforcement. This legislation specifically amends federal statutes to include Indian Tribes and their departments or agencies in existing exemptions. Key provisions modify Title 18 of the U.S. Code, allowing Tribal law enforcement to be exempt from prohibitions on the transfer and possession of post-1986 machineguns and from restrictions on the transportation, shipment, receipt, possession, and importation of firearms and ammunition. Furthermore, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend firearm transfer and making tax exemptions to Indian Tribes. These changes aim to provide Tribal police departments with the necessary tools and legal standing to perform their duties effectively, aligning their capabilities with other governmental law enforcement bodies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1562
Tribal Police Department Parity Act
Feb 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7699
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1562
    Tribal Police Department Parity Act


  • February 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7699
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Tribal Police Department Parity Act

USA119th CongressS-3945| Senate 
| Updated: 2/26/2026
The Tribal Police Department Parity Act seeks to establish parity for Tribal law enforcement agencies by ensuring they have the same access to firearms as Federal, State, and local law enforcement. This legislation specifically amends federal statutes to include Indian Tribes and their departments or agencies in existing exemptions. Key provisions modify Title 18 of the U.S. Code, allowing Tribal law enforcement to be exempt from prohibitions on the transfer and possession of post-1986 machineguns and from restrictions on the transportation, shipment, receipt, possession, and importation of firearms and ammunition. Furthermore, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend firearm transfer and making tax exemptions to Indian Tribes. These changes aim to provide Tribal police departments with the necessary tools and legal standing to perform their duties effectively, aligning their capabilities with other governmental law enforcement bodies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1562
Tribal Police Department Parity Act
Feb 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7699
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1562
    Tribal Police Department Parity Act


  • February 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7699
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (3)
Chuck Grassley (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Finance Committee

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