Allow tribal governments to exercise jurisdiction over firearm offenses committed by non-tribal members on tribal lands.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Tribal Firearm Access Act?
The Tribal Firearm Access Act is currently in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as of February 25, 2026. Members of these committees must act next to hold a vote, but the primary constraint is that most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This effort follows a similar path to the 118th Congress, where previous versions of the bill expired without reaching a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Tribal Firearm Access Act (H.R. 7698 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1709 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1709 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 909 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 909 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Dusty Johnson (R-SD)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
