Ensure tribal police departments receive the same federal funding and resources as state and local law enforcement agencies.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Tribal Police Department Parity Act?
The Tribal Police Department Parity Act is stalled in the House and Senate committees as of June 2026. House and Senate committee leaders must act to schedule a vote for the bill to move forward. Most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote, and this effort has seen no progress since February 25, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Tribal Police Department Parity Act (H.R. 7699 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 3236 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3236 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1562 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1562 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Dusty Johnson (R-SD)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
