Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 23
- Latest action
- Jul 23, 2025
What it does
The Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act would amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to grant tribal law enforcement officers who have contracted or compacted federal law enforcement functions the authority to enforce federal law within tribal jurisdiction, provided they meet comparable training, background investigation, and certification standards set by the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Office of Justice Services. The bill would deem such officers federal law enforcement officers for purposes of federal retirement, tort claims, and certain criminal statutes, and requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish certification procedures and guidance within two years of enactment,…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.