In CommitteeFiled May 12, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 12, 2026
Summary
The Respect Tribal IDs Act orders the Department of Homeland Security to create and deliver training on how to identify Native American tribal documents and to accept those documents as proof of U.S. citizenship. It also requires a database of tribal document formats, annual refresher training, and a congressional report within a year. The measure aims to improve interactions with tribal members and honor the federal trust responsibility.
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