Bill · H.R. 8824· House(119-HR-8824)
To repeal the jurisdiction conferred by section 3243 of title 18, United States Code, to the State of Kansas over offenses committed by or against Indians on Tribal lands in Kansas.
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tracey Mann
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to repeal section 3243 of title 18 of the United States Code. This specific section currently gives the State of Kansas jurisdiction over offenses that are committed by or against Indians on Tribal lands in Kansas. By passing this bill, that jurisdiction would be removed.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill enhances tribal sovereignty by stripping the State of Kansas of its jurisdictional authority over crimes involving Indians on tribal lands.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill promotes tribal sovereignty by removing state jurisdiction over offenses involving Indians on tribal lands.
Does this change how police departments operate?+4
The bill reduces state police jurisdiction over offenses occurring on tribal lands in Kansas.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill limits the legal authority and jurisdiction held by the State of Kansas over certain offenses.
Would white Americans be better off under this?-2
The bill reduces the state-level criminal jurisdiction currently held by the State of Kansas.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- No positive impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text of this bill.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text of this bill.
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
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+6Good For White Americans-2
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House