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S 4516 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026

The Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to create and enforce mandatory training for immigration officers on how to properly interact with Native Americans and recognize tribal documents as proof of citizenship. This training must include specific information about tribal documents, scenario-based exercises, and annual retraining for all officers in their assigned regions. The bill also mandates that officers complete this training before performing immigration enforcement duties and requires the Department to submit regular reports to Congress on its implementation.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates training for immigration officers to recognize tribal documents, enhancing law enforcement accountability and protecting civil rights within the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates training for immigration officers to recognize tribal documents as proof of citizenship, protecting Native American rights and improving service delivery.85% confidence
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May 2026
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Introduced May 13, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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