Bill · H.R. 3773· House(119-HR-3773)

PROTECT Act of 2025

Age: 61 years

Washington

Introduced: 6/5/2025
Last activity: 6/5/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Rick Larsen
Cosponsors: - 7 - 11

Native Americans

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The PROTECT Act of 2025 aims to expand the authority of Tribal courts and legal systems. It amends the Stored Communications Act to include Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction for requiring the disclosure of electronic communications or records. The bill also updates the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to grant Tribal jurisdiction over controlled substance-related offenses and firearms offenses. Additionally, it amends the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 regarding the Bureau of Prisons Tribal Prisoner Program. These changes work to integrate Tribal legal processes more closely with existing federal and state frameworks.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill directly expands the legal and jurisdictional authority of Indian Tribes and their courts.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+7
The bill increases the authority and jurisdictional power of Tribal governments.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill empowers Tribal sovereignty and legal authority, which supports the self-governance of Indigenous peoples.