Bill · H.R. 7781· House(119-HR-7781)
Parity for Tribal Educators Act
- Introduced
- 3/3/2026
- Last activity
- 3/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Vasquez
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Parity for Tribal Educators Act aims to provide retirement benefits to employees of tribally controlled schools. This bill would make these employees eligible to receive a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additionally, it allows them to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. The Bureau of Indian Affairs would be responsible for paying the required government contributions. The bill specifies that covered employees include those working under certain contracts or grants.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8
The legislation specifically benefits Native American educators and employees at tribally controlled schools.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
Retiring employees of tribally controlled schools gain secure access to federal pensions and the Thrift Savings Plan.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
Tribally controlled schools are frequently located in rural areas, benefiting local communities and workers.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill increases government spending by requiring the Bureau of Indian Affairs to cover retirement and savings contributions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Retirement Security: Employees of tribally controlled schools would be deemed employees for purposes of the Federal Employees Retirement System, allowing them to receive a pension (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Savings Opportunities: This act allows these employees to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (Section 2(a)).
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Government Funding: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is required to pay the Government contributions necessary to carry out these retirement benefits (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Lack of Universal Coverage: Employees have the option to elect not to be covered under these retirement provisions (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+8Good For Retirees+6Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-1
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Val HoyleDemocrat · Oregon
Dusty JohnsonRepublican · South Dakota