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Tribal Firearm Access Act

USA119th CongressS-3946| Senate 
| Updated: 2/26/2026
Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their official Tribal government identification documents when acquiring firearms from federally licensed dealers. It achieves this by amending federal law, specifically section 922(t)(1)(D) of title 18, United States Code, to explicitly include "a valid identification document issued by a Tribal government" as an acceptable form of identification for such transactions. The legislation also establishes a clear definition for the term "Tribal government," linking it to the list of federally recognized Tribes published under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994. This ensures consistency and proper identification of eligible Tribal entities. The amendments made by this Act are set to become effective 90 days after its date of enactment, facilitating a standardized process for firearm purchases by Tribal members.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-909
Tribal Firearm Access Act
Feb 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7698
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-909
    Tribal Firearm Access Act


  • February 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7698
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


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

Tribal Firearm Access Act

USA119th CongressS-3946| Senate 
| Updated: 2/26/2026
This bill proposes to allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their official Tribal government identification documents when acquiring firearms from federally licensed dealers. It achieves this by amending federal law, specifically section 922(t)(1)(D) of title 18, United States Code, to explicitly include "a valid identification document issued by a Tribal government" as an acceptable form of identification for such transactions. The legislation also establishes a clear definition for the term "Tribal government," linking it to the list of federally recognized Tribes published under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994. This ensures consistency and proper identification of eligible Tribal entities. The amendments made by this Act are set to become effective 90 days after its date of enactment, facilitating a standardized process for firearm purchases by Tribal members.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-909
Tribal Firearm Access Act
Feb 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7698
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-909
    Tribal Firearm Access Act


  • February 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7698
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


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

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

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