HR4712Referred to Committee

Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-23
Introduced
21
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Dan Newhouse
Dan Newhouse
Republican · WA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.7% (538 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (21)

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-07-23

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would give tribal law enforcement officers the same pay, benefits, and job protections as federal law enforcement officers working in similar roles. The change would help Native American tribes attract and retain qualified police and security personnel by making tribal law enforcement careers more competitive with federal positions. Tribal communities and their law enforcement agencies would be the primary beneficiaries of these improved working conditions and compensation standards.

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Native Americans
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