Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

House Bill

H.R. 7490

119th Congress

Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 11, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Cole

R - OK

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

The Tribal Warrant Fairness Act addresses the enforcement of arrest warrants issued by tribal courts, aiming to create better coordination between tribal law enforcement and state/federal authorities. This bill seeks to ensure that warrants issued by Native American tribal governments receive proper recognition and enforcement across jurisdictions, which has historically been a gap in law enforcement cooperation.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/11/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

The Tribal Warrant Fairness Act addresses the enforcement of arrest warrants issued by tribal courts, aiming to create better coordination between tribal law enforcement and state/federal authorities. This bill seeks to ensure that warrants issued by Native Am

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The Tribal Warrant Fairness Act addresses the enforcement of arrest warrants issued by tribal courts, aiming to create better coordination between tribal law enforcement and state/federal authorities. This bill seeks to ensure that warrants issued by Native American tribal governments receive proper recognition and enforcement across jurisdictions, which has historically been a gap in law enforcement cooperation.

Bill Number: 7490
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
Bill Number: 7490
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Summary: The Tribal Warrant Fairness Act addresses the enforcement of arrest warrants issued by tribal courts, aiming to create better coordination between tribal law enforcement and state/federal authorities. This bill seeks to ensure that warrants issued by Native American tribal governments receive proper

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Tribal Warrant Fairness Act addresses the enforcement of arrest warrants issued by tribal courts, aiming to create better coordination between tribal law enforcement and state/federal authorities. This bill seeks to ensure that warrants issued by Native American tribal governments receive proper recognition and enforcement across jurisdictions, which has historically been a gap in law enforcement cooperation.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes clearer procedures for recognizing and enforcing arrest warrants issued by tribal courts outside of tribal lands
Aims to close jurisdictional gaps that have allowed individuals wanted by tribal authorities to evade justice by leaving reservation boundaries
Strengthens public safety in tribal communities by improving law enforcement cooperation between tribal, state, and federal agencies
Addresses sovereignty issues by providing tribal courts with enforcement authority comparable to state and local courts

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit Native American communities by enhancing their ability to pursue criminal justice within and beyond tribal lands. It would improve public safety on reservations by reducing the current jurisdictional loopholes that allow suspects to avoid arrest. Law enforcement agencies at all levels would gain clearer procedures for handling tribal warrants, leading to more effective cross-jurisdictional cooperation and crime prevention.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7490, 119th Congress (2026). "Tribal Warrant Fairness Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7490

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