Tribal Firearm Access Act

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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