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US SB2452

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Maria Cantwell

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Grants tribal law enforcement officers authority to enforce federal law within their tribe's jurisdiction if they complete training comparable to Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services employees and pass equivalent background investigations

  • Designates certified tribal officers as federal law enforcement officers for purposes of federal assault/murder statutes, federal retirement benefits (FERS/CSRS), Federal Tort Claims Act coverage, and Public Safety Officers' Benefits

  • Requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop credentialing procedures and implementation guidance within 2 years, including voluntary participation options and ability to purchase service credit for prior years

  • Allows tribal officers who attend state-approved training programs instead of the Indian Police Academy to receive certification after completing the IPA Bridge Program

  • Directs the Deputy Attorney General to coordinate all Department of Justice activities related to public safety in Indian communities, including congressional reporting, training, data collection, and U.S. Attorney operational plans

Legislative Description

Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

Native Americans

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

7/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Indian Affairs7/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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