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Equal Access to Firearms and Tax Exemptions for Tribal Police.

This new law aims to ensure that tribal law enforcement agencies have the same access to firearms as federal, state, and local agencies. This means tribal police will be able to acquire and possess certain types of firearms and will be exempt from related transfer and manufacturing taxes, potentially enhancing their ability to maintain safety within tribal communities.
Key points
Tribal police will gain equal access to firearms, similar to other U.S. law enforcement agencies.
Tribal law enforcement agencies will be exempt from firearm transfer and manufacturing taxes.
These changes aim to strengthen tribal agencies' capacity for law enforcement and public safety.
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Print number: 118_HR_3236
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tribal Police Department Parity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3236.

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 2023-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tribal police will gain equal access to firearms, similar to other U.S. law enforcement agencies.
  • Tribal law enforcement agencies will be exempt from firearm transfer and manufacturing taxes.
  • These changes aim to strengthen tribal agencies' capacity for law enforcement and public safety.
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: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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