What does Preamble of Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 do?

This bill requires training for Department of Homeland Security officers and employees regarding Indian tribes The bill has other purposes beyond the specified training requirement

What does SHORT TITLE. of Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026.

What does DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TRAINING STANDARDS FOR of Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop training curricula for immigration enforcement officers. The training must cover protocols for interacting with enrolled members of Indian tribes, identifying Native American tribal documents, and accepting such documents as proof of citizenship. The curricula must include contact information for Indian tribes, scenario-based exercises, a database of tribal documents, and assessments. Officers must complete the training and annual retraining before enforcing immigration laws in their assigned region. The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report on the development and implementation of the training to several Congressional committees within one year of the Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026. The term 'Indian tribe' is defined by the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994. The term 'Native American tribal document' includes tribal cards, documentary evidence confirming membership, and other documents approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/13/2026 · Introduced: 5/13/2026

Author: Ben Luján (D-NM)

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The Department of Homeland Security must develop training curricula for immigration enforcement officers on interacting with enrolled members of Indian tribes and identifying Native American tribal documents.
Immigration enforcement officers must complete the training and annual retraining before enforcing immigration laws in their assigned region.
The training curricula must include protocols for accepting Native American tribal documents as proof of citizenship, among other requirements.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4666(In Committee)Official page

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