Bill · S. 3945· Senate(119-S-3945)
Tribal Police Department Parity Act
- Introduced
- 2/26/2026
- Last activity
- 2/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Markwayne Mullin
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Tribal Police Department Parity Act'', seeks to ensure that Federal laws allowing Federal, State, and local law enforcement to access firearms also apply to Tribal law enforcement agencies. It proposes specific amendments to Title 18 of the United States Code regarding the transfer and possession of post-1986 machineguns. Additionally, it modifies laws regarding the transportation, shipment, receipt, possession, and importation of firearms and ammunition. The bill also includes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to address transfer and making tax exemptions. These changes aim to provide parity for Indian Tribes and their agencies.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8
This bill specifically provides parity and tax exemptions for Indian Tribes, benefiting Native American communities and their law enforcement.
Does this change how police departments operate?+7
This bill empowers tribal law enforcement by providing parity in firearm access, enhancing their operational capabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Firearms for Tribal Law Enforcement: By amending Section 922(o)(2)(A) of title 18, the bill allows an Indian Tribe or any department or agency thereof to access post-1986 machineguns, which provides parity with State and local law enforcement agencies. (Section 2(a)(1))
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Simplified Firearm and Ammunition Logistics: Amendments to Section 925(a)(1) of title 18 would allow Indian Tribes or their agencies to more easily engage in the transportation, shipment, receipt, possession, and importation of firearms and ammunition. (Section 2(a)(2))
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Tax Exemptions for Tribal Entities: The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include Indian Tribes in transfer tax and making tax exemptions, which previously applied to States. (Section 2(b)(1) and Section 2(b)(2))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+8
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+7
- 2/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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