H.R. 8742: Respect Tribal IDs Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-3)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: May 12, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (May 12, 2026)
Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to implement mandatory training for its immigration enforcement personnel on how to properly recognize and accept Native American tribal documents as valid proof of United States citizenship.
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) (May 12, 2026)
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-3) (May 12, 2026)
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) (May 12, 2026)
Rep. Emily Randall (D-WA-6) (May 12, 2026)
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-1) (May 12, 2026)
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) (May 19, 2026)
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6) (May 29, 2026)