Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
Sponsored By: Representative Cole
Introduced
Summary
Expanding tribal participation in federal warrant and protection processes. This bill would amend 28 U.S.C. 566(e)(1) and the Presidential Threat Protection Act to let Indian Tribes request U.S. Marshals assistance for tribal fugitive matters and to recognize tribes alongside local jurisdictions in protection programs and covered law.
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- Tribal governments: Tribes could formally request U.S. Marshals help with tribal fugitive matters, giving tribal authorities an explicit pathway to federal assistance.
- People subject to tribal warrants: Tribal fugitive cases could be handled by the U.S. Marshals Service when a tribe asks, increasing federal involvement in those matters.
- Federal partners and programs: The bill would add "Tribal" language into the cited statutes so tribes are named partners in relevant protection and warrant frameworks.
- Legal scope: It integrates Tribal law into the covered authorities by listing "Tribal" alongside Federal and State law in the protection statute.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tribes can request U.S. Marshals
If enacted, this would let Indian Tribes request U.S. Marshals Service help with tribal fugitive matters. The assistance would apply only when a tribe requests it. This change would take effect upon enactment.
Tribes included in threat protections
If enacted, this would add Indian Tribes and Tribal law to the Presidential Threat Protection Act. Tribal entities would be treated like local governments under that section. This change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cole
OK • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
WA • D
Sponsored 2/11/2026
Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
NM • D
Sponsored 2/11/2026
Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
CA • R
Sponsored 2/11/2026
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
TX • R
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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