Tribal Police Department Parity Act

S. 3945 proposes to ensure that Federal laws governing law enforcement access to firearms apply uniformly to Tribal law enforcement agencies, just as they do to Federal, State, and local law enforcement. Currently, various Federal statutes establish rules and procedures for how different law enforcement agencies can obtain and use firearms. This bill would extend those same provisions to Tribal law enforcement agencies, eliminating any gaps or differences in how these agencies can access firearms under Federal law.

If enacted, this legislation could affect how Tribal law enforcement operates by clarifying their legal authority to access firearms under the same Federal framework as other law enforcement agencies. The practical impact would depend on which specific Federal firearms access laws are involved and how Tribal agencies currently operate under existing regulations. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the Senate and referred to committee for consideration.