What does Preamble of S 3945 do?

This bill aims to ensure that federal laws allowing law enforcement agencies to access firearms apply equally to Tribal law enforcement agencies.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3945 do?

This bill is formally titled the Tribal Police Department Parity Act.

What does TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO FIREARMS. of S 3945 do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, regarding firearms. Specifically, it modifies sections 922(o)(2)(A) and 925(a)(1) to include Indian Tribes (as defined in 25 U.S.C. 5304) and their departments or agencies alongside states. It also amends sections 5853(a) and 5853(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend transfer tax exemptions to Indian Tribes. The amendments made to the Internal Revenue Code apply to firearms transferred or made after the date of enactment of this Act.

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Tribal Police Department Parity Act — S. 3945

Last updated: 2/26/2026 · Introduced: 2/26/2026

Author: Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows Tribal law enforcement agencies to access firearms under the same federal laws as state law enforcement agencies.
The bill extends transfer tax exemptions to Indian Tribes for firearms transferred or made after the bill's enactment.
It modifies sections of Title 18, United States Code, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reflect these changes.

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