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DemocratBill · S. 5483· Senate(119-S-5483)

Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act

Rep. Gillibrand
Age: 60 years
New York
Introduced
9/23/2026
Last activity
9/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Kirsten Gillibrand
Cosponsors
None
Native Americans
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act. It was introduced in the Senate on September 23, 2026. The main goal of the bill is to cancel out the applicability of an older law from July 2, 1948. This cancellation applies specifically to the territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians in New York. The bill sets rules for how this change can happen. It requires written agreement from both the Attorney General and the Seneca Nation of Indians. It also requires the Attorney General to consult with the Seneca Nation and the State of New York beforehand.

Yes

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6

    The bill directly benefits the Seneca Nation of Indians by providing tribal self-determination and authority regarding jurisdictional matters on their territory.

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+5

    The bill allows for the nullification of a 1948 law regarding New York State jurisdiction on Seneca Nation territory, enhancing tribal self-determination over law enforcement.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4

    The legislation requires formal consultation and written concurrence between the Attorney General, the State of New York, and the Seneca Nation.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-4

    The bill allows for the nullification of state jurisdictional authority previously granted over the Seneca Nation territory upon specific federal and tribal concurrence.