Bill · H.R. 7490· House(119-HR-7490)
Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
- Introduced
- 2/11/2026
- Last activity
- 2/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cole
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Tribal Warrant Fairness Act," aims to expand the capabilities of the U.S. Marshals Service. It specifically allows the service to assist in certain Tribal criminal matters. The legislation changes existing laws regarding how the U.S. Marshals interact with Indian Tribes. This includes requests made by an Indian Tribe and updates to the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill provides Indian Tribes with increased access to U.S. Marshals Service assistance for criminal and fugitive matters.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill enhances the role of the U.S. Marshals Service in assisting Indian Tribes with fugitive matters upon request.
Does this change how police departments operate?+4
The bill expands the U.S. Marshals Service's involvement in Tribal criminal and fugitive matters.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Assistance with Fugitives: The bill allows the U.S. Marshals Service to handle Tribal fugitive matters upon the request of an Indian Tribe, which may assist in addressing criminal matters (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Enhanced Threat Protection: By adding "Indian Tribes" to the components covered under the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000, the bill expands the scope of protection (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Legal Clarity for Protection: The amendment to subsection (c) of the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 includes "Tribal law" alongside Federal and State law (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Policing Reform+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3
- 4/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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