Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
Tribal Law Enforcement: U.S. Marshals Assistance
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: Tribal Law Enforcement: U.S. Marshals AssistanceThe Tribal Warrant Fairness Act has been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and is now waiting for further action. Although the bill is currently considered stalled, it has a companion bill in the House of Representatives that is also not moving forward. There are no upcoming votes scheduled for this legislation at this time.
Companion bill: Tribal Law Enforcement: U.S. Marshals Assistance →Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties, which is a good sign for its future. It still needs to pass through committees and both the House and Senate before it can become law.
Key Points
- This bill allows the U.S. Marshals Service to help Tribal governments find and arrest people who have warrants out for their arrest. Currently, the Marshals primarily focus on federal and state cases, but this change would let them step in when a Tribe asks for help.
- It also makes sure Tribal law enforcement can fully participate in regional task forces that track down dangerous criminals. This means Tribes will have better access to federal resources and information when trying to keep their communities safe.
- The goal is to close a gap in law enforcement where criminals might hide on or flee from Tribal lands to avoid being caught. By working together, federal and Tribal officers can make sure people facing criminal charges are brought to court.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articlesCole proposes bipartisan bill to reinforce tribal law enforcement
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole sponsored the Tribal Warrant Fairness Act (H.R. 7490) to grant the U.S. Marshals Service authority to act on violent felony warrants from tribal courts and allow tribal officers to participate in federal Fugitive Apprehension Task Forces.
Tribes support partnering with the Marshals Service to help better resolve missing children cases
Tribal leaders and advocates expressed support for the Tribal Warrant Fairness Act, noting it would remove barriers like jurisdictional confusion and limited funding that prevent federal assistance in Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) cases.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
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