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Higher Pay for BIA Police: Improving Law Enforcement in Indian Country.

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish higher minimum pay rates for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers. The goal is to overcome recruitment and retention challenges caused by high private sector wages, remote locations, or undesirable working conditions. While directly affecting federal employees, the ultimate consequence is intended to be improved public safety and justice services for tribal communities.
Key points
Allows the Secretary to set higher minimum pay for BIA law enforcement to attract and retain qualified personnel.
Special pay rates can be used in areas with high competition, remote locations, or hazardous working conditions.
The change aims to strengthen law enforcement presence and enhance public safety services within Indian Country.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_849
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2023-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish higher minimum rates of pay for certain law enforcement employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_849.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows the Secretary to set higher minimum pay for BIA law enforcement to attract and retain qualified personnel.
  • Special pay rates can be used in areas with high competition, remote locations, or hazardous working conditions.
  • The change aims to strengthen law enforcement presence and enhance public safety services within Indian Country.
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 Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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