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Tribal ID Recognition in Federal Law

This act ensures that identification documents issued by tribal governments are treated the same as those issued by federal, state, or local governments under federal criminal law. This change aims to simplify access for tribal members to certain rights and services that require federally recognized identification.
Key points
Tribal government-issued identification documents will be recognized equally under federal criminal law.
This change impacts matters related to firearm access and other areas requiring federal ID recognition.
The law will become effective 90 days after its enactment.
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Print number: 117_HR_9391
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tribal Firearm Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9391.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tribal government-issued identification documents will be recognized equally under federal criminal law.
  • This change impacts matters related to firearm access and other areas requiring federal ID recognition.
  • The law will become effective 90 days after its enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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