To ensure that Federal laws that enable Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to access firearms apply equally to Tribal law enforcement agencies.
To ensure that Federal laws that enable Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to access firearms apply equally to Tribal law enforcement agencies.
Plain Language Summary
# HR 7699 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would ensure that Tribal law enforcement agencies have the same access to firearms through federal programs as Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies currently do. Essentially, it aims to remove any gaps or inconsistencies in federal firearms access laws so that Tribal police departments aren't left out of existing federal programs that help other law enforcement groups obtain weapons and equipment. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects Tribal law enforcement agencies (police departments serving Native American reservations and tribal territories) and the communities they serve.
It also relates to the federal government's management of firearms distribution programs. **Current Status** HR 7699 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota).
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.