Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
- Last Action
- 10/25/2024
Actions
- 2024-10-25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.
- 2024-10-25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-718, Part I.
- 2024-03-12Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 2024-03-12Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2024-03-12Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
- 2023-12-05Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2023-11-28Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 2023-07-10Referred 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.
- 2023-07-10Referred 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.
- 2023-07-10Introduced in House
- 2023-07-10Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-07-10 (00)
Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
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.
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.
Cosponsors (19)
- Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
- Sharice Davids (D-KS)
- Marie Perez (D-WA)
- Angie Craig (D-MN)
- Tom Cole (R-OK)
- Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
- Cathy Rodgers (R-WA)
- MICHAEL SIMPSON (R-ID)
- Marilyn Strickland (D-WA)
- Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)
- 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)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Employment and training programs
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Indian social and development programs
- Intergovernmental relations
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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