S. 3945: Tribal Police Department Parity Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-02-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-10 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-02-26):
Tribal Police Department Parity Act
This bill treats tribal law enforcement agencies in the same manner as federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for purposes of accessing firearms.
The National Firearms Act (NFA) generally imposes a tax on the transfer of an NFA firearm; however, specified governmental entities (e.g., federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies) are exempt from this transfer tax. This bill extends this exemption to Indian tribes (and consequently, to tribal law enforcement agencies).
The Gun Control Act (GCA) generally prohibits the interstate shipment of firearms to unlicensed persons, but exempts specified governmental entities from this prohibition. This bill makes Indian tribes (and consequently, tribal law enforcement agencies) eligible to receive firearms interstate.
The GCA also prohibits the transfer or possession of machine guns manufactured after 1986, but exempts specified governmental entities from this prohibition. This bill makes Indian tribes (and consequently, tribal law enforcement agencies) eligible to transfer or possess these machine guns.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2026-02-26 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2026-02-26 |
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2026-02-26 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3945 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3945?
S. 3945 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Tribal Police Department Parity Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3945 are available on congress.gov.
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