Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
- Bill Number
- S. 3041
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Native Americans
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-15: Held at the desk.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-29T13:28:13Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation, titled the Tribal Warrant Fairness Act, aims to expand the authority of the U.S. Marshals Service to provide assistance in certain criminal matters involving Indian Tribes, including handling fugitive cases upon tribal request.
Key Provisions
- Defines "Indian Tribe" based on the most recent list published by the Secretary of the Interior under federal law.
- Amends section 566(e)(1) of title 28, United States Code, to explicitly include Tribal fugitive matters (requested by an Indian Tribe) in the duties of the U.S. Marshals Service and adds "Tribal" to the list of entities for which assistance can be provided.
- Amends section 6 of the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 to include Indian Tribes in the entities eligible for assistance and references Tribal law alongside federal and state law.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Extends the U.S. Marshals Service's role in fugitive and related matters beyond federal, state, and local levels to include tribal requests.
- Broadens the scope of the Presidential Threat Protection Act to cover tribal governments and laws, allowing for coordinated protection efforts involving tribes.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Increases workload and coordination responsibilities for the U.S. Marshals Service in tribal criminal cases.
- On citizens: May improve enforcement of warrants and public safety in tribal communities through federal support.
- No direct effects noted on international relations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Indian Tribes and their law enforcement entities.
- The U.S. Marshals Service.
- Federal agencies involved in threat protection and criminal justice coordination.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Strengthens federal-tribal law enforcement partnerships without altering tribal sovereignty.
- Promotes consistency in legal references across federal, state, and tribal jurisdictions.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Cosponsors (15)
Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Armstrong, Alan [R-OK]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-15: Held at the desk.
- 2026-06-15: Received in the House.
- 2026-06-12: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2026-06-10: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723-2724, S2727; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2723-2724)
- 2026-06-10: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- 2026-05-19: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
- 2026-05-19: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- 2026-05-19: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- 2026-05-14: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 2025-10-23: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-10-23: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Tribal Warrant Fairness Act — issued 2026-06-10 — PDF (4 pages)
- Tribal Warrant Fairness Act — issued 2025-10-23 — PDF (2 pages)
- Tribal Warrant Fairness Act — issued 2026-05-19 — PDF (6 pages)