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US HR3773
US HR3773PROTECT Act of 2025 Protection for Reservation Occupants against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today Act of 2025
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Introduced
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Stored Communications Act to include Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction, to amend the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to confer Tribal jurisdiction over controlled substances, related offenses, and firearms, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the PROTECT Act of 2025, makes several significant changes to enhance Tribal court jurisdiction and legal capabilities. The bill amends the Stored Communications Act to explicitly include Tribal courts as "courts of competent jurisdiction," allowing them to issue search warrants and access electronic communications under the same procedures as federal, state, and military courts. It also expands the definition of "Indian Tribe" and "Tribal court" to provide more precise legal terminology. Additionally, the bill broadens Tribal court jurisdiction to include criminal offenses related to controlled substances and firearms, specifically defining terms like "drug trafficking," "unlawful drug possession," and "firearms offense" in the context of Tribal legal systems. The legislation further modifies the Bureau of Prisons Tribal Prisoner Program to accommodate offenders convicted under the expanded Tribal criminal jurisdiction. These changes aim to strengthen Tribal legal authority, improve law enforcement capabilities on Native American reservations, and provide more comprehensive judicial mechanisms for addressing criminal activities within Tribal territories.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Rick Larsen (D)*,
Michael Baumgartner (R),
Ken Calvert (R),
Tom Cole (R),
Sharice Davids (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Jeff Hurd (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Mike Simpson (R),
Adam Smith (D),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 06/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3773/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3773/BILLS-119hr3773ih.pdf |
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