Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7065
Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act
Seneca Nation: Returning Law Enforcement Control to the Tribe
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill would stop a 1948 law from applying to the Seneca Nation in New York. That old law gave the state government the power to handle crimes and legal issues on the Tribe's land.
- If this passes, the Seneca Nation would have more authority to manage their own law enforcement and legal system. The goal is to make policing more efficient and respect the Tribe's right to govern itself.
- The change only happens if both the U.S. Attorney General and the Seneca Nation agree to it in writing. This ensures that both the federal government and the Tribe are ready for the shift in power.
- This matters because it moves control away from the state government and back to the Tribe. It addresses long-standing concerns about how tribal lands are policed and who has the right to enforce the law there.
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Milestones
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Mar 4, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
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Jan 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act
Bill NumberHR 7065
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionSubcommittee Hearings Held
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