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S3041119th Congress

Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

Sponsored By: Senator Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Passed Senate

Summary

Expands federal law enforcement support for Indian Tribes. This bill would let Indian Tribes request U.S. Marshals Service assistance with tribal fugitive and warrant matters. It also adds Tribal law and Tribal matters into the rules that govern presidential protective authorities.

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  • Defines "Indian Tribe" by reference to the Interior Department's official list under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994. This sets which tribes may make requests under the bill.
  • Authorizes the U.S. Marshals Service to handle Tribal fugitive matters when an Indian Tribe asks for help and treats Tribal matters as part of the local context for certain Marshals authorities.
  • Amends the Presidential Threat Protection Act to include Indian Tribes and to change references from "Federal or State law" to "Federal, State, or Tribal law," enabling coordination across federal, state, and tribal authorities in warrant and protective situations when tribes request assistance.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More federal help for Tribal warrants and threats

This bill would let the U.S. Marshals Service help with Tribal fugitive cases when a listed Tribe asks. It would add Tribal governments and Tribal law to the Presidential Threat Protection Act, so officials would coordinate with Tribes. Only Tribes on the Interior Department’s list under 25 U.S.C. 5131 would qualify. If enacted, this would strengthen warrant work and protective efforts in Tribal communities.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

NV • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 10/23/2025

  • Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2026

  • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 5/18/2026

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 5/18/2026

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 5/18/2026

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/18/2026

  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 5/18/2026

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 5/18/2026

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 5/18/2026

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 5/20/2026

  • Sen. Armstrong, Alan [R-OK]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 6/8/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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