Bills · HR 7699
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7699Native Americans
Tribal Police Department Parity Act
INTRO FEB 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a long-standing difference in how federal law treats tribal police compared to other law enforcement agencies. If it becomes law, tribal police departments will have equal access to crucial equipment like certain firearms and ammunition, as well as tax exemptions on these items, making it easier and less costly for them to arm their officers. This could directly impact public safety and law enforcement effectiveness on tribal lands, where resources are often limited.
Without this bill, tribal police would continue to face unique hurdles and expenses in acquiring standard law enforcement equipment, potentially hindering their ability to effectively protect their communities compared to state or federal counterparts. This bill seeks to correct that imbalance, allowing tribal police to operate with similar federal recognition and support as other police forces.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends federal firearms laws (Title 18) to allow tribal law enforcement agencies the same exemptions as federal and state agencies for owning and transferring post-1986 machine guns.
This gives tribal police access to specialized equipment previously restricted, potentially improving their ability to respond to serious threats.
PROVISION 02
Amends federal firearms laws (Title 18) to allow tribal law enforcement agencies the same exemptions as federal and state agencies for transporting, shipping, receiving, possessing, and importing firearms and ammunition.
This streamlines the process for tribal police to obtain necessary firearms and ammunition without facing unique regulatory hurdles.
PROVISION 03
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt tribal governments from federal transfer and making taxes on certain firearms.
This reduces the financial burden on tribal police departments when acquiring regulated firearms, freeing up resources for other needs.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 25
Introduced in House
FEB 25
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7699
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 25, 2026
Last actionFeb 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2026
House BillHR 7699Native Americans
Tribal Police Department Parity Act
INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 25, 2026
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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