Respect Tribal IDs Act
Tribal Identification: Homeland Security Training and Recognition
The Respect Tribal IDs Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is still waiting to move forward.
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Key Points
- This bill requires Homeland Security officers to take annual training on how to recognize and accept Native American tribal documents. These documents would be treated as valid proof of U.S. citizenship during immigration and border checks.
- The training would teach officers about the history of tribal citizenship and the government's legal duty to protect tribal rights. It also requires the government to build a database showing examples of different tribal IDs so officers know what to look for.
- The policy aims to prevent tribal members from facing delays or legal trouble when using their official tribal identification. It covers many types of documents, including tribal enrollment cards and certificates of Indian blood.
- Homeland Security would work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal leaders to create these training programs. Officers would need to complete the training every year and whenever they are assigned to work in a new part of the country.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Respect Tribal IDs Act
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