Tribal Regulatory Reform Implementation Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8954
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Native Americans
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-09: Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-07T13:30:13Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation aims to shift oversight of certain administrative functions under an existing law related to tribal regulatory reform and business development to the Department of the Interior.
Key Provisions
- The bill amends Section 4(a) of the Indian Tribal Regulatory Reform and Business Development Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-447).
- It adds a new paragraph stating that, effective on the date the Act becomes law, all administrative responsibilities and jurisdiction previously assigned to "the Secretary" regarding the Authority transfer to the Secretary of the Interior.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This introduces a transfer of duties that were originally assigned under the 2000 Act, moving them from their current location to the Secretary of the Interior.
- No other substantive changes are made to the underlying 2000 Act.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Responsibility for administration shifts to the Department of the Interior, which may require adjustments in staffing or processes.
- Citizens and tribes: Affected tribal entities may see changes in how regulatory and business development matters are handled.
- International relations: No direct effects are outlined.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Indian tribes and tribal organizations involved in regulatory reform and business development.
- The Secretary of the Interior and the Department of the Interior.
- Any federal agency currently holding the administrative duties being transferred.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The change is administrative in nature and does not alter the core authorities or rights established in the 2000 Act.
- No constitutional issues or broader political effects are addressed in the bill text.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-06-09: Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2026-06-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2026-05-21: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-21: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Tribal Regulatory Reform Implementation Act of 2026 — issued 2026-05-21 — PDF (2 pages)