Bill · S. 3946· Senate(119-S-3946)
Tribal Firearm Access Act
- Introduced
- 2/26/2026
- Last activity
- 2/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Markwayne Mullin
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the "Tribal Firearm Access Act." It aims to allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents to obtain a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer. The legislation would amend title 18 of the United States Code to include these specific identification documents. It also provides a specific definition for what constitutes a "Tribal government." These changes are scheduled to take effect 90 days after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically facilitates firearm access for members of federally recognized Tribes.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill supports the rights of Tribal members by recognizing their identification for firearm access.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+5
The bill facilitates easier firearm access for members of federally recognized Tribes.
The opposite
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-2
The bill expands firearm access capabilities by allowing new forms of identification.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased firearm access for Tribal members: By amending section 922(t)(1)(D) of title 18, the bill allows members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents when purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer (Section 2(a)).
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Clear definition of tribal authority: The bill adds a definition to section 921(a) that clarifies "Tribal government" refers to the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native Tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation listed under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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+7Good For Gun Owners+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Second Amendment Protections+5Improves Gun Control Measures-2
- 2/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Steve DainesRepublican · Montana