Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7698
Tribal Firearm Access Act
Tribal ID for Firearm Purchases
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill would change federal law to let members of Native American Tribes use their Tribal ID cards to buy guns. Currently, gun stores usually require a state-issued ID like a driver's license, which can be a hurdle for people living on reservations who primarily use Tribal documents.
- The rule applies to all federally recognized Tribes in the U.S., including Alaska Native villages. It ensures that these government-issued IDs are treated the same as state IDs during the background check process at licensed firearm dealers.
- Supporters say this fixes a gap in the law that makes it harder for Tribal members to exercise their right to own a gun. If the bill passes, the new rule would start 90 days after it is signed into law.
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Milestones
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Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Tribal Firearm Access Act
Bill NumberHR 7698
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cosponsors
(3)R: 3
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