118th Congress Native Americans
H.R. 4524: Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
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Summary
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.
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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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Tom Cole R-OKOriginal
- Angie Craig D-MNOriginal
- Sharice Davids D-KSOriginal
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez D-WAOriginal
- Daniel Kildee D-MIOriginal
- Derek Kilmer D-WAOriginal
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers R-WAOriginal
- Michael Simpson R-IDOriginal
- Marilyn Strickland D-WAOriginal
- Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez D-NMOriginal
- Ryan Zinke R-MT
- Harriet Hageman R-WY
- Guy Reschenthaler R-PA
- Teresa Leger Fernandez D-NM
- Pete Stauber R-MN
- Rick Larsen D-WA
- John Moolenaar R-MI
- David Joyce R-OH
- John Rutherford R-FL
Who scored on this bill
- 1Dan Newhouse SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported4 events+38
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History
- Introduced in the House by Dan Newhouse.
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- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.
- Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- Introduced in House
- 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.