What does Preamble of Tribal Warrant Fairness Act do?

This bill authorizes the U.S. Marshals Service to provide assistance in certain Tribal criminal matters.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tribal Warrant Fairness Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Tribal Warrant Fairness Act.

What does DEFINITION. of Tribal Warrant Fairness Act do?

This section defines the term 'Indian Tribe' for the purposes of this Act. An 'Indian Tribe' is defined as any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation. The definition refers to entities individually identified on the most recent list published by the Secretary of the Interior. This list is published under section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131).

What does AMENDMENTS. of Tribal Warrant Fairness Act do?

This section amends Section 566(e)(1) of Title 28, United States Code, to include Tribal fugitive matters within the U.S. Marshals Service's jurisdiction, upon request from an Indian Tribe. The amendment to Section 566(e)(1) also adds 'Tribal' after 'local' in subparagraph (D). This section amends Section 6 of the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 to include Indian Tribes when referencing components. The amendment to Section 6 of the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 also adds 'Tribal' after 'local' in subsection (a). Subsection (c) of the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 is amended to include 'Tribal' law alongside 'Federal' and 'State' law.

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Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

Last updated: 6/15/2026 · Introduced: 10/23/2025

Author: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands the U.S. Marshals Service's jurisdiction to include assisting Indian Tribes with fugitive matters, upon request.
It incorporates Indian Tribes into provisions related to threat protection, previously limited to federal, state, and local components.
The bill clarifies the definition of 'Indian Tribe' for the purposes of this Act, referencing the Secretary of the Interior's list of federally recognized tribes.

119th Congresspassed senateHR. 7490(In Committee)Official page

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