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

This bill requires officers and employees of the Department of Homeland Security to receive training with respect to Indian tribes. The bill's stated purpose is to require this training and for other purposes.

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 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 protocol for interacting with enrolled members of Indian tribes, identifying Native American tribal documents, and accepting them 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. 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 'Native American tribal document' includes tribal cards, documentary evidence, and other documents approved by the Secretary.

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Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/2/2026 · Introduced: 6/2/2026

Author: Ben Luján (D-NM)

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The bill mandates that Department of Homeland Security officers receive training on protocols for interacting with Native American tribal members and accepting valid tribal documents as proof of citizenship.
This training, which includes scenario-based exercises and a database of tribal documents, will be required before officers enforce immigration laws and must be completed annually.
The Department of Homeland Security must report to Congress on the development and implementation of this training program within one year of the bill's enactment.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4516(In Committee)Official page

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