What does Preamble of S 1967 do?

This bill, formally titled '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,' aims to modify existing federal law. The bill proposes amendments to the Stored Communications Act to designate Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction. It also seeks to amend the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to grant Tribal jurisdiction over controlled substances, related offenses, and firearms.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1967 do?

This bill is formally titled the Protection for Reservation Occupants against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today Act of 2025.

What does TRIBAL COURTS AS COURTS OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION UNDER STORED of S 1967 do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, related to stored communications. It expands the definition of 'governmental entity' to include Indian Tribes and their political subdivisions. It defines 'Tribal court' as a court of general criminal jurisdiction of an Indian Tribe authorized to issue search warrants. It modifies warrant procedures for disclosure of electronic communications, allowing Tribal courts to issue warrants under specific procedures. It updates procedures for delayed notice and civil actions to include Tribal courts. It amends provisions regarding wrongful disclosure of video tape rental or sale records to include Tribal courts.

What does TRIBAL JURISDICTION OVER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, RELATED of S 1967 do?

This section amends Section 204 of the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 (25 U.S.C. 1304). It introduces definitions for 'controlled substance-related offense,' including drug trafficking, unlawful drug possession, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The definition of 'controlled substance' references the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802). It defines 'firearms offense' as a violation involving the use or possession of a firearm in furtherance of a covered crime or by someone with a domestic violence conviction. Paragraphs are redesignated within subsection (a) to accommodate the new definitions. The list of offenses in subsection (a)(6) is expanded to include 'a controlled substance-related offense' and 'a firearms offense'. Subsection (b)(4)(A) is amended to include 'a controlled substance-related offense' and 'a firearms offense' alongside assault of Tribal justice personnel.

What does BUREAU OF PRISONS TRIBAL PRISONER PROGRAM. of S 1967 do?

This section amends Section 234(c)(2)(B) of the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010. The amendment inserts language regarding offenders convicted pursuant to special Tribal criminal jurisdiction as described in section 204 of Public Law 90-284 (the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968).

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PROTECT Act of 2025 — S. 1967

Last updated: 6/5/2025 · Introduced: 6/5/2025

Author: Steve Daines (R-MT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands the Stored Communications Act to allow Tribal courts to issue search warrants and participate in related legal procedures for electronic communications.
It amends the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to grant Tribal courts jurisdiction over offenses related to controlled substances and firearms.
The bill modifies the Bureau of Prisons Tribal Prisoner Program to include offenders convicted under the expanded Tribal criminal jurisdiction.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3773(In Committee)Official page

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