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Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents in obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Tribal Firearm Access Act," aims to allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents when purchasing a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer. Currently, federal law requires specific forms of identification for such purchases, and this legislation proposes to add identification issued by a Tribal government to the list of acceptable documents. A "Tribal government" is defined as the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native Tribe that is officially listed by the federal government. This change would take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law, providing an alternative form of identification for Native American individuals seeking to acquire firearms legally.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3946/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3946/BILLS-119s3946is.pdf |
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