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119th Congress
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SENATES. 3041· 119th Congress

Fairer handling of tribal court warrants

Tribal Warrant Fairness Act

Sponsor
Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
Introduced
Oct 23, 2025
Last Action
Jun 12, 2026
Passage
60%
Introduced
Oct 23, 2025
Committee
Floor Vote
Jun 12, 2026
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Addresses how tribal court warrants are recognized and enforced.
  • Aims to improve public safety and fairness in Indian Country.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Could close gaps that let some offenders evade tribal warrants.
  • Affects tribal communities, law enforcement, and courts.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Passed the Senate; now sent to the House.
  • Has bipartisan support as it moves to the House.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 12, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • Jun 10, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723-2724, S2727; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2723-2724)
  • Jun 10, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  • May 19, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
  • May 19, 2026Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • May 19, 2026Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • May 14, 2026Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Oct 23, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.